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Table 3 Characteristics of fresh frozen cadavers and formalin-fixed cadavers

From: Anatomic evaluation of the insertional footprints of the iliofemoral and ischiofemoral ligaments: a cadaveric study

 

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fresh frozen

Flexible joints and tissue, minimal soft tissue change (realistic colour and hardness)

Risk of infection

Formalin-fixed

Minimal infection risk,

good histological quality

Stiff joints and tissues, discoloration, unnatural texture