Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Cross-Sectional Area, Stiffness, and Stiffness/Cross-Sectional Area of the Specimens
| 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 |
