An improved method of recording rat tracks for measurement of the sciatic functional index of de Medinaceli.
The use of paper impregnated with Bromphenol blue for recording normal rat footprints is described. Because paper provides a better grip than X-ray film for the paws of the rats, the resulting tracks make manual scoring easier and more accurate. In addition, the cost of this technique is considerably lower.
Duke Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710.
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Lowdon
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Seaber
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Urbaniak
D000818:Animals; D001978:Bromphenol Blue; D008297:Male; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology*; D010636:Phenols; D051381:Rats; D012584:Sciatic Nerve / Q000502:physiology*
D010636:Phenols; D001978:Bromphenol Blue