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A previous study of the human extensor digitorum muscle during ischemia suggested that both central and local pathways can be involved in the propagation of LTRs. In this study, EMG activity of LTRs in the third finger extensor muscle were recorded bilaterally in a patient with a unilateral brachial plexus lesion. This patient had complete loss of nerve conduction studies and by neurological examination at 6 months after injury. Three more studies were done at 7,8 and 17 months after injury when the motor and sensory functions were recovered progressively.
The EMG activity of LTRs recovered on the paralyzed side in parallel with the motor and sensory recovery. These findings indicate that the transmission of LTR depends mainly on the central nervous system with a possible minor degree of local transmission.

Langue : ANGLAIS

Identifiant basis : 1994000403