Effects of delayed nerve repair on regeneration of rat sciatic nerve
The optimal time for nerve suture in transected rat sciatic nerve was investigated. The sciatic nerve on both side nerves were transected and repaired by an epineurial suture technique 0-28 days after nerve transection. The regeneration distance was measured by the sensory pinch reflex test 2-6 days after nerve repair. The initial delay period and the regeneration rate were calculated by using a n
