System and method for intraoperative nerve guidance during surgery

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Published March 31st, 2026

Detected March 31st, 2026

Summary

USPTO granted patent US12588860B2 to Neuralytix, LLC covering a system and method for intraoperative nerve guidance during surgical procedures. The patent describes receiving real-time image data from intraoperative imaging, determining nerve function parameters indicative of nerve health, and presenting a concurrent visual output of anatomical structures and nerve health indicators. The patent names inventors David S. Nay and Christopher Wybo, with 19 claims.

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USPTO granted patent US12588860B2 to Neuralytix, LLC for a system and method providing real-time intraoperative nerve guidance during surgical procedures. The invention involves receiving real-time image data from an intraoperative imaging modality, determining nerve function parameters indicative of nerve health, and controlling a display to present concurrent visual output showing anatomical structures and nerve function indicators. The patent contains 19 claims.

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System and method for intraoperative guidance

Grant US12588860B2 Kind: B2 Mar 31, 2026

Assignee

Neuralytix, LLC

Inventors

David S. Nay, Christopher Wybo

Abstract

A method for intraoperative guidance during a surgical procedure involving a nerve includes receiving real-time image data from an intraoperative imaging modality, the real-time image data depicting anatomical structures within an intracorporeal treatment area including the nerve; determining at least one nerve function parameter indicative of nerve health; and controlling a display device to concurrently present a visual output comprising both a visual representation derived from the real-time image data and a visual indication of the determined at least one nerve function parameter. The concurrently presented visual output facilitates assessment of the nerve relative to the anatomical structures during the surgical procedure.