[Effect of lumbar gangliectomy on the blood circulation in the lower extremities]

The study of the blood flow rate in 112 lower extremities in different terms following lumbar gangliectomy has demonstrated that this operation produces a persistant intensification of the blood flow in foot at rest. With the lapse of time after the operation collaterals develop, and muscular blood supply is increased during a stress, that is manifested in less intensity of intermittent lameness, which objective indices are described.