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. 2012 Sep 3;6:371–375. doi: 10.2174/1874325001206010371

Table 1.

Biomechical Implant Fixation

Maximum Shear Stiffness (MPa/mm) Maximum Shear Strength (MPa) Total Energy Absorption (kJ/m2)
Control 5.32 (1.53;9.11) 1.00 (0.44;1.56) 0.21 (0.13;0.29)
Zoledronate 17.09 (3.95;30.23) 2.45 (0.70;2.22) 0.38 (0.12;0.65)
Zoledronate/Control 2.57 (1.08;6.13) 1.98 (0.80;4.93) 1.26 (0.46;33.45)
p-value 0.036 0.123 0.61

Data are presented as mean for each treatment group (Control or Zoledronate) or median for the paired ratios (Zoledronate/Control). 95%CI in parentheses.