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Mechanical properties of synthetic grafts compared to natural ligaments
| Properties | Natural ligament | Carbon fibre | Gore-Tex | Dacron | Kennedy-LAD | Trevira | Leeds-Keio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate tensile strength (N) | 1730 | 660 | 5300 | 3631 | 1500 | 1866 | 2000 |
| Stiffness (N/mm) | 182 | 230 × 109 | 322 | 420 | 280 | 68.3 | 270 |
