The effect of medical sympathetic blockage (using reserpine) in the management of spinal cord injury in rats.
The effect of medical sympathetic blockage with reserpine was studied in 48 rats following crushing of the cord. Control experiments were carried out with reserpined and unreserpined groups. Marked sensory-motor improvement was found in the reserpined group.
D000818:Animals; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D051381:Rats; D012110:Reserpine / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000473:pathology; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D013564:Sympathetic Nervous System / Q000187:drug effects*
D012110:Reserpine