Table 1.
Mechanical properties of native rabbit ACL, unseeded TEL, and seeded TEL replacements
| Sample (no.) | Maximum load, N | Young's modulus, MPa | Extension at maximum load, mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native rabbit ACL control (20) | 314.3 ± 68 | 181.2 ± 132.2 | 3.9 ± 1.8 |
| 5 × 5 3D square braid TEL (6) | 332.2 ± 19.6 | 354.4 ± 68.5 | 4.7 ± 0.24 |
| Four-week unseeded TEL (6) | 209.0 ± 73.5 | 103.0 ± 53.9 | 3.5 ± 0.59 |
| Four-week seeded TEL (6) | 239.0 ± 43 | 108.4 ± 27.7 | 4.1 ± 1.2 |
| Twelve-week unseeded TEL (1) | 35 | 3.0 | 11.4 |
| Twelve-week seeded TEL (3) | 92.8 ± 18.4 | 53.8 ± 15.1 | 3.9 ± 2.0 |