Table 1 Comparative table (control x DTS) relative to the biomechanical properties. No significant difference was observed in the failure load among the groups in the data relative to the ultimate tensile load, elongation at the ultimate tensile load, and stiffness. (* p < 0.05)
From: A new decellularized tendon scaffold for rotator cuff tears – evaluation in rabbits
Group I – Tendon | Group II - DTS | Scaffold / Tendon Ratio | Statistical power | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ultimate tensile load (N), SD | 104.18 (10.11) | 101.9 (18.46) | 98% | 0.061 |
Elastic modulus (MPa), SD * | 33.98 (11.52) | 22.65 (7.94) | 67% | 0.596 |
Elongation at the ultimate tensile load, SD | 1.18 (0.58) | 1.01 (0.39) | 86% | 0.099 |
Stiffiness (N/mm), SD | 21.87 (11.45) | 21.99 (6.34) | 101% | 0.053 |
Cross-sectional-area (mm2), SD * | 3.14 (0.81) | 5.16 (1.44) | 164% | 0.965 |
Ultimate tensile stress (MPa), SD * | 35.04 (9.68) | 21.28 (6.61) | 61% | 0.844 |