PERIPHERAL NERVE IDENTIFICATION

摘要

A system for accurate identification of a targeted peripheral nerve. The system includes a computing device, a radio frequency generator, and an electromyograph. The system operates to stimulate a stimulating needle, measure signals from muscles innervated by the targeted peripheral nerve, and block electrical activity of the targeted peripheral nerve. In some embodiments the nerve identification is used as part of a nerve ablation procedure or an injection procedure, for example.