Table 2.
I. Suture | II. Suture-SIS | III. Control | |
---|---|---|---|
Cross-sectional area (mm2) | 7.6±4.0 | 10.8±7.4 | 21.7±6.1 |
Stiffness (N/mm) | 31.1±8.1 | 41.9±18.0 | 179.5±32.7 |
Stiffness/cross-sectional area (N/mm3) | 3.6±0.5 | 4.9±2.1 | 9.6±4.7 |
I. Suture | II. Suture-SIS | III. Control | |
---|---|---|---|
Cross-sectional area (mm2) | 7.6±4.0 | 10.8±7.4 | 21.7±6.1 |
Stiffness (N/mm) | 31.1±8.1 | 41.9±18.0 | 179.5±32.7 |
Stiffness/cross-sectional area (N/mm3) | 3.6±0.5 | 4.9±2.1 | 9.6±4.7 |