Table 1.

The neurological evaluation of the lower extremity motor function

Degree of neurological impairment (grade 0–4)	Control (n = 7)	13′IS/24 h R (n = 7)	15′IS/24 h R (n = 7)	17′IS/24 h R (n = 7)
0, Paraplegic with no lower extremity motor function	–	–	–	–
1, Poor lower extremity motor function	–	–	1	1
2, Some lower extremity motor function	–	–	2	3
3, Ability to draw legs under body	–	4	3	3
4, Normal motor function	7	3	1	–

The degree of neurological impairment was evaluated at the end of the reperfusion period and graded according to Tarlov’s criteria (grades 0–4). Seven animals (n = 7) were evaluated in each experimental group

IS ischemia, R reperfusion