1995
DOI: 10.1016/0165-0270(94)00169-h
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The grasping test: a simple behavioral method for objective quantitative assessment of peripheral nerve regeneration in the rat

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“…According to findings of others analyzing the performance of ANGs and MVGs after reconstruction of 10‐mm MN gaps with the grasping test (Geuna et al., 2007), we confirmed that ANG reconstruction is more supportive than MVG reconstruction for functional recovery. Little undulation in the degree of motor function displayed in our grasping test results (e.g., ANG group between 9 and 10 weeks postsurgery; MVG group between 10 and 11 weeks postsurgery) very likely relate to a phenomenon also described before (Bertelli & Mira, 1995), the reduction in motivation to participate in the test over time. Nevertheless, only frequent testing at least once a week as in our study allows precise definition of the onset of motor skills recovery.…”
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confidence: 61%
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“…According to findings of others analyzing the performance of ANGs and MVGs after reconstruction of 10‐mm MN gaps with the grasping test (Geuna et al., 2007), we confirmed that ANG reconstruction is more supportive than MVG reconstruction for functional recovery. Little undulation in the degree of motor function displayed in our grasping test results (e.g., ANG group between 9 and 10 weeks postsurgery; MVG group between 10 and 11 weeks postsurgery) very likely relate to a phenomenon also described before (Bertelli & Mira, 1995), the reduction in motivation to participate in the test over time. Nevertheless, only frequent testing at least once a week as in our study allows precise definition of the onset of motor skills recovery.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 61%
“…Instead of measuring the grip force of unilateral treated rats (Papalia et al., 2003), our approach (i) reduced stress to the animals eventually induced by means of paw fixation of the uninjured side during the testing procedure (Bertelli & Mira, 1995; Wang, Spinner, et al., 2008) and (ii) minimized animal numbers by avoiding only unilateral treatment following still bilateral injury (Papalia et al., 2003; Sinis et al., 2005). Furthermore, it was less time consuming compared to formerly reported forelimb motion video analysis (Wang, Spinner, et al., 2008).…”
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“…All rats were submitted to a grasping test for functional evaluation, as classically described (5). For the test, each rat was elevated by the tail and stimulated to grab a metal hook that comprised the apex of a metal pyramidal frame.…”
Section: Functional Analysismentioning
confidence: 99%