TENS augments blood flow in somatotopically linked spinal cord segments and mitigates compressive ischemia.
RatSpinal cord injuryCompressionWistarMaleTranscutaneous stimulation applied to the L4/L5 dermatomesApplied during compression and in the uncompressed state
Model: Acute mild, non-destructive compression of the lumbar spinal cord under anaesthesia
TENS applied to the L4/L5 dermatomes increased blood flow in somatotopically linked spinal cord segments. The effect was sustained for up to 15 minutes, persisted during non-destructive compression, and occurred without change in mean arterial blood pressure.
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