Table 3.
Single and double-labeled sensory afferrents to QB 4 weeks after femoral nerve transection and repair
| L2–L4 DRG (sensory aff. to QB Mean ± SEM) | DiI pool (total possible to regenerate) | Double labeled (no. correct) | DiI alone (did not return) | FG alone (inappropriate recruitment) | % Correct regeneration to QB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT (n = 14) | 660 ± 148 | 308 ± 59 | 352 ± 92 | 1081 ± 141 | 49 ± 3 |
| LT (n = 9) | 1550 ± 40 | 1217 ± 212 | 332 ± 43 | 706 ± 175 | 76 ± 4 |
| *vs HT group | *vs HT group | *vs HT group |
*p < 0.001, ANOVA, followed by Scheffe Ftest; confirmed by Mann–Whitney U test.