Histological and electrophysiological assessment of the results of primary and secondary neurorrhaphy in a rabbit model
Journal of Orthopaedic Science, cilt.8, sa.1, ss.88-91, 2003 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 8 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2003
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s007760300015
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Orthopaedic Science
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.88-91
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Nerve repair, Primary neurorrhaphy, Secondary neurorrhaphy
- Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The effect of the timing of neurorrhaphy on neuromuscular function was studied. The gastrocnemius neuromuscular units of 22 rabbits were used, with repairs performed immediately and 3 weeks after nerve transection. At the end of 3 months, electrophysiological and histological results were compared. The study found that there was a higher rate of neuromuscular function return in primarily sutured nerves (88.0%) than in nerves repaired by secondary suture (63.0%). The histological examination also confirmed a better preserved microscopic structure of the primary repair group.