TABLE 2.
Study design for the investigation of the efficacy of the repair strategy
| Day | Test | Force range (MPa) | Frequency (Hz) | Loading time (min) | Groups |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Compressive mechanical test Injury |
0.02‐0.38 | 0.2 | 15 | Intact |
| 2 | Compressive mechanical test | 0.02‐0.38 | 0.2 | 15 | Intact, injured |
| 3‐6 | Dynamic loading | 0.02‐0.20 | 0.1 | 120 | Intact, injured |
| 7 |
Compressive mechanical test Repair |
0.02‐0.38 | 0.2 | 15 | Intact, injured |
| 8 | Compressive mechanical test | 0.02‐0.38 | 0.2 | 15 | Intact, injured, repaired |
| 9‐13 | Dynamic loading | 0.02‐0.20 | 0.1 | 120 | Intact, injured, repaired |
| 14 | Compressive mechanical test | 0.02‐0.38 | 0.2 | 15 | Intact, injured, repaired |