A prosthetic implant is disclosed that includes at least one electrode mounted on an outside surface of the prosthetic implant and a connection terminal electrically connected with the electrode. A surgical instrument having a gripping member is used to selectively grip the prosthetic implant. The gripping member includes at least one connector oriented to be connected with the connection terminal of the prosthetic implant when the gripping member is secured to the prosthetic implant. An electrical stimulation signal generator is connected with the surgical instrument for providing electrical stimulation signals to the electrodes of the prosthetic implant thereby allowing a surgeon to neurologically monitor the implantation procedure.