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Nerve compound action current (NCAC) measurements and morphometric analysis in the proximal segment after nerve transection and repair in a rabbit model

Walbeehm E. T, Dudok van Heel E. B, Kuypers P. D, Terenghi G, Hovius S. E

J Peripher Nerv Syst. 2003;8, 2:108-15.

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Abstract

In the evaluation of nerve regeneration using magneto-neurography (MNG), the proximal segment showed a reproducible decrease in peak-peak amplitude of the nerve compound action current's (NCAC) of 60%. To explain these changes, morphometry of myelinated axons in the proximal segment is compared to the MNG signals. A standardised nerve transection and reconstruction was performed in rabbits. NCACs were measured approximately 5 cm proximal to the lesion from operated and control nerves after 12 weeks. Histological samples were taken from the same area of the nerve where the NCACs were obtained. Results showed a decrease of the peak-peak amplitude of the NCAC of 57% compared to the control. Conduction velocity decreased 15% (not significant). Morphometry elicited a decrease in larger (10-15 microm) axons (284 +/- 134 vs 82 +/- 55) and an increase in smaller (2-5 microm) axons (1445 +/- 360 vs 1921 +/- 393). A strong correlation existed between the decrease in amplitude and the decrease in larger axons (0.85). Peak-peak amplitude varies approximately with the square of the diameter axon. Therefore, because peak-peak amplitude is mainly dependent on the larger-diameter axons, the decrease in peak-peak amplitude of the NCACs may be explained by a decrease in numbers of 10-15-microm axons.

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8, 2
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108
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15
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108-15
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12795715
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  • 226813511085-9489Journal Article
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uk-ac-man-scw:1d7382
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29th August, 2009, 14:08:26
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7th November, 2013, 19:35:09

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