Motor unit number estimation (MUNE) is an established technique to assess recovery following peripheral nerve injury. In rats, where the vast majority of peripheral nerve research is conducted, assessing motor units at various time points requires a terminal procedure due to the invasive nature of current techniques. Here, we present an implanted system that was used to serially assess MUNE after peripheral nerve injury and repair in rats. This system significantly increases the efficiency of peripheral nerve research by negating the need for terminal procedures, allowing for serial MUNE assessment over time in the same rat. Our system utilizes a commercial implantable stimulator, custom designed cuff electrode, and corresponding custom software with automatic M-wave classification to quickly assess functional reinnervation up to 8 weeks following nerve injury and repair. The concepts presented in this paper are applicable to any implanted device with a transcutaneous radio frequency or inductive link that can be used to trigger nerve stimulation. The methodology is also applicable to researchers without access to implantable devices.

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