Table 5 Effects of CsA on the mechanical parameters of the femoral neck
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) | 59.3 ± 11.1 | 70.4 ± 7.2 | 62.9 ± 13.2 | 54.9 ± 14.8* |
Stiffness (N/mm) | 108.4 ± 23.1 | 115.0 ± 21.3 | 103.3 ± 20.2 | 105.6 ± 26.8 |
Energy absorption (mJ) | 31.0 ± 10.4 | 30.3 ± 7.0 | 28.8 ± 11.1 | 27.9 ± 15.5 |
Ultimate stress (GPa) | 0.178 ± 0.016 | 0.196 ± 0.010 | 0.175 ± 0.033 | 0.135 ± 0.026** |
Young's modulus (Gpa) | 2.25 ± 0.47 | 2.37 ± 0.39 | 2.08 ± 0.54 | 1.67 ± 0.55** |