Histological and electrophysiological assessment of the results of primary and secondary neurorrhaphy in a rabbit model

Karaismailoglu T. N., Tasci N., Baris S., Tomak Y., PİŞKİN A.

Journal of Orthopaedic Science, cilt.8, sa.1, ss.88-91, 2003 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • 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.