Abstract:Objective To introduce a modified method of catheterization in mice lumbar subarachnoid space with better safety, convenience and efficiency. Methods Male Kunming mice were randomly divided into two groups (n?=?30): the modified group and the Wu group. Mice received intrathecal catheterization. Catheter leakage rate, paralysis rate, mortality, and success rate, tail flick frequency, 50% mechanical withdrawal threshold, catheter slip rate, and spinal cord catheterization condition after dissecting spinal cord were recorded. Results There was no statistically significant difference in mortality, tail flick frequency, 50% mechanical withdrawal threshold between the two groups (P?>?0.05). The success rate was significantly improved while paralysis rate, the catheter leakage rate and the catheter slip rate were decreased obviously when compared with the Wu group (P?0.05). Conclusions The novel intrathecal catheterization method is safe and easy to handle.