Table 4 Effects of CsA on the mechanical parameters of the middle femurs
From: Effects of cyclosporin-a on rat skeletal biomechanical properties
| Â | Baseline (n = 8) | Control (n = 12) | 1.5 mg CsA (n = 11) | 7.5 mg CsA (n = 9) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ultimate force (N) | 112.7 ± 19.1 | 139.9 ± 23.1 | 128.6 ± 22.1 | 131.8 ± 20.3 |
Stiffness (N/mm) | 317.6 ± 87.4 | 423.6 ± 95.3 | 347.5 ± 96.4 | 396.6 ± 89.8 |
Energy absorption (mJ) | 20.1 ± 4.5 | 23.6 ± 5.4 | 24.7 ± 5.4 | 22.9 ± 4.8 |
Ultimate stress (GPa) | 0.098 ± 0.020 | 0.101 ± 0.016 | 0.101 ± 0.013 | 0.096 ± 0.016 |
Young's modulus (Gpa) | 9.9 ± 2.5 | 10.9 ± 2.5 | 9.2 ± 1.5 | 9.6 ± 2.3 |
Energy absorption (mJ/mm3) | 0.49 ± 0.08 | 0.46 ± 0.07 | 0.53 ± 0.14 | 0.47 ± 0.08 |