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Mechanical properties of neotendons, four weeks after surgery (Mean ± SD).
| Groups | Ultimate load (N) | Yield load (N) | Energy absorption (N mm) | Stiffness (N mm -1 ) | Stress (N mm -2 ) | Strain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 5.27 ± 1.22 | 4.25 ± 1.32 | 9.21 ± 3.49 | 1.53 ± 0.36 | 1.75 ± 0.41 | 15.62 ± 2.54 |
| Treatment | 12.32 ± 2.50* | 8.36 ± 3.05* | 27.03 ± 6.88* | 1.36 ± 0.20 | 4.02 ± 0.68* | 16.35 ± 2.20 |
Asterisks indicate significant difference compared to control group in each column, (p < 0.05).
