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. 2020 Jan 7;15(1):e0227181. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227181

Fig 3. Gross visualization and outcomes of rabbit ACL reconstruction surgery.

Fig 3

Gross morphology of intact bioengineered ACL matrix at A) 12-weeks and B) 24-weeks. The femur is on the top, and the lateral condyle is on the right side for A) and B). A) Demonstrates a healthy knee joint with no signs of fibrosis or cartilage erosion. B) is a zoomed in image of the ACL at 24-weeks. The ACL was transected before the image was taken. The glistening nature of the tissue is a sign of healthy tissue. C) Outcomes of the procedure by experimental group demonstrates no significant difference in matrix outcomes between treatment groups. D) Analysis of the site of rupture in the investigated conditions demonstrates a random nature of rupture.