Abstract: A neurostimulation lead includes a base, a plurality of electrodes disposed on the base, a steering structure attached to the base, and a guiding wire selectively engageable and disengagable with the steering structure. When the guiding wire is engaged with the steering structure, the guiding wire is operable to move the neurostimulation lead in forward, rearward, side-to-side, and downward directions, without disengaging the steering structure. When the guiding wire is disengaged from the steering structure, the guiding wire can be retracted from the steering structure without disturbing the position of the neurostimulation lead.

Abstract: A rongeur for cutting bone and other tissue includes a first shaft terminating in a footplate and a second shaft having a cutting edge. The first shaft and the second shaft are capable of reciprocal motion relative to one another, such that the cutting edge and footplate are moveable from a maximally-separated open position to a closed position. In the closed position, the cutting edge and the footplate may be in contact. The rongeur further includes a flange extending outwardly from either the footplate or the second shaft, or includes a first flange extending outwardly from the footplate and a second flange extending outwardly from the second shaft.

Abstract: A rongeur for cutting bone and other tissue includes a first shaft terminating in a footplate and a second shaft having a cutting edge. The first shaft and the second shaft are capable of reciprocal motion relative to one another, such that the cutting edge and footplate are moveable from a maximally-separated open position to a closed position. In the closed position, the cutting edge and the footplate may be in contact. The rongeur further includes a flange extending outwardly from either the footplate or the second shaft, or includes a first flange extending outwardly from the footplate and a second flange extending outwardly from the second shaft.

Abstract: A suction elevator with suction capability includes a handle having a first end and a second end. The first end of the handle includes a connector for attaching the surgical elevator to a suction source. An arm extends from the second end of the handle, the arm having a blade portion at the end opposite that which extends from the handle. A continuous bore runs through the connector, handle, and arm, ending where the blade defines an opening in fluid communication with the bore.

Abstract: An applicator for a neurostimulation lead includes a base having a first end and a second end, and configured to receive a neurostimulation lead thereon. A handle extends from the second end of the base such that the applicator can be manipulated while inserting the neurostimulation lead into the body of a patient. A neurostimulation lead may include structures for clearing the epidural space and steering the neurostimulation lead within the body of a patient.

Abstract: A suction elevator with suction capability includes a handle having a first end and a second end. The first end of the handle includes a connector for attaching the surgical elevator to a suction source. An arm extends from the second end of the handle, the arm having a blade portion at the end opposite that which extends from the handle. A continuous bore runs through the connector, handle, and arm, ending where the blade defines an opening in fluid communication with the bore.

Abstract: Described herein is an automated fluid drain control apparatus and method which comprises a first collection chamber which is connected to a drain that has been inserted into the subarachnoid area in lumbar region of the body. The volume of fluid into the first collection chamber is controlled as a function of time by being constantly measured such that too much fluid will not be drained from the body.

Abstract: Described herein is an automated fluid drain control apparatus and method which comprises first collection chamber which is connected to a drain that has been inserted into the subarachnoid area in lumbar region of the body. The volume of fluid into the first collection chamber is controlled as a function of time by being constantly measured such that too much fluid will not be drained from the body.

Abstract: Described herein is an automated fluid drain control apparatus and method which comprises a first collection chamber which is connected to a drain that has been inserted into the subarachnoid area in lumbar region of the body. The volume of fluid into the first collection chamber is controlled as a function of time by being constantly measured such that too much fluid will not be drained from the body.

Abstract: Described herein is an automated fluid drain control apparatus and method which comprises a first collection chamber which is connected to a drain that has been inserted into the subarachnoid area in lumbar region of the body. The volume of fluid into the first collection chamber is controlled as a function of time by being constantly measured such that too much fluid will not be drained from the body.