Table 2.
Single- and double-labeled motor neurons 4 weeks after femoral nerve transection and repair
| Motor neurons to QB (Mean ± SEM) | DiI pool | Double labeled (no. correct) | DiI alone (did not return) | FG alone (inappropriate recruitment) | % Correct regeneration to QB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT (n = 14) | 369 ± 30 | 218 ± 21 | 150 ± 18 | 96 ± 12 | 59 ± 3 |
| LT (n = 9) | 467 ± 26 | 365 ± 31 | 102 ± 25 | 28 ± 8 | 78 ± 5 |
| *vs HT group | *vs HT group | *vs HT group |
*p < 0.05, ANOVA, followed by Scheffe Ftest; confirmed by Mann–Whitney U test.