The changes of nerve function were observed from the study of electrophysiology and histomorphology in 15 rabbits undergoing gradual lengthening of the legs from different rates and magnitudes. The results showed that if the leg was increased at a rate of 1 mm per day would not result in any changes of nerve morphology or functional damage. The conduction rate of the motor nerve and the potential of the muscular action were all normal; if at a rate of 2mm per day, the leg length was increased within 40%, it was still quite safe. It was believed that the peripheral nerve markedly tolerable to gradual lengthening from traction.
Citation: Fan Dapen,et al.. ELECTROPHYSIOLOGIC STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE ON NERVE FROM GRADUAL LENGTHENING OF LEG IN RABBIT. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 1991, 5(3): 179-181. doi: Copy