Table 2.
Morphometric analyses of sciatic nerve in each of the experimental groups 12 weeks after surgery: Values are given as mean ± SD
| Groups | Axon counts fb/mm2 | Axon diameter (µm) | Myelin sheath thickness(µm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAM | 29517 ± 2175 | 11.31 ± 0.17 | 2.62± 0.05 |
| TC | 4173 ± 2207 | 3.33 ± 0.11 | 1.03± 0.02 |
| CHIT | 21009 ± 2307 | 3.71± 0.10 | 1.03 ± 0.02 |
| CZON | 23703 ± 2137 a | 6.41 ± 0.17 a | 1.03 ± 0.07 |
The mean difference is significant at the .05 level vs. CHIT group