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Table 1 Dimensions of the tendon, core bones, and inner size of drill bits

From: Effect of the core bone engaged length on the BASHTI fixation strength, an in-vitro study on bovine tendons using identical-density surrogate bones

Tunnel

(mm)

Tendon

(mm)

Core bone

(mm)

Drill bit inner

diameter (mm)

10

6

9.5*

9.9

9

9.4

8.5

8.9

7

9.5*

9.9

9

9.4

8.5

8.9

8

9*

9.4

8.5

8.9

8

8.4

9

8.5*

8.9

8

8.4

7.5

7.9

  1. * Maximum core bone sizes respect to each tendon diameter
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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