Rat sciatic functional index data management system with digitized input

Abstract

Quantification of the functional condition of rat sciatic nerve is an important experimental procedure. In the present study, a system for management of the sciatic functional index (SFI) data is described. Results obtained with the Sciatic Index Management System (SIMS) were compared with results obtained with other measurement techniques. Validity and reliability of the SIMS were found to be excellent, and speed of data analysis was increased. It is concluded that the SIMS represents a significant advance in the quantification of nerve regeneration data.