Methods, systems, and devices for assessing neuromuscular status of ligamentous and soft tissues
AssigneeWake Forest University Health Sciences
InventorsIan D. Hutchinson, Thorsten M. Seyler
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Abstract
Systems, devices, and methods for neuromuscular testing of ligamentous or soft tissue structures in mammals provide information (e.g., EMG feedback) about the status of neuromuscular function and reflex activity for, e.g., joint structures, in consideration of surgical or other procedures.
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A method for testing neuromuscular status of a ligamentous or soft tissue structure in a mammal, comprising:
- (a) stimulating a ligamentous or soft tissue structure;
- (b) observing EMG output to determine a quantitative measure of neuromuscular status for the ligamentous or soft tissue structure;
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- (c) using the quantitative measure of neuromuscular status to guide medical treatment related to the ligamentous or soft tissue structure.
A device for testing neuromuscular status of a mammalian joint comprising a component for stimulating a ligamentous or soft tissue structure, a component for detecting neuromuscular reflex activity to generate electromyographic (EMG) output, and a processing unit component to receive and process the EMG data.
A system for testing neuromuscular status of a ligamentous or soft tissue structure in a mammal, comprising a stimulating component, a processing component, and a feedback component to indicate a quantitative measure of neuromuscular status for the ligamentous or soft tissue structure.
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