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Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria

From: Categorize the existing clamps used for tensile test of human graft– a systematic review

Viewpoints

Inclusion

Exclusion

Tendon and endurance test and clamp

Studies which included tendon and endurance test and clamp in their experimental procedures.

Studies which only included a tendon measurement method without any type of clamp.

Description of tendon and endurance test and clamp

Studies with detailed descriptions of the tendon and endurance test and clamp and the experimental process that was followed.

Studies without detail or incomplete descriptions of the clamp and endurance test and the experimental process that was followed.

Assessment of results

Studies with objective result assessment based on measurable parameters.

Studies with subjective scoring/assessment of results, not (entirely) based on measurable parameters.