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Table 9 Average result of failure load and Young’s modulus of elasticity of sterilized tendons with Hydrogen peroxide [55]

From: Different sterilization and disinfection methods used for human tendons – a systematic review using mechanical properties to evaluate tendon allografts

Type of tendon

Pieces

Ultimate tensile strength (Standard Deviation) [MPa]

Young’s modulus of elasticity (Standard Deviation)

[MPa]

Authors

Tibialis posterior

5

2366 (447)

Gardner et al.

Tibialis anterior

2

2308 (806)

Extensor digitorum longus

6

1574 (116)

Extensor halluces logus

5

588 (16)

Flexor digitorum longus

1

1087

Flexor halluces logus

3

1210 (155)