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Mechanical features of acellular bACLs grafted for 6 months in the goat model, Vicryl braided thread used in the bACL scaffold in vitro and native ACLs used as controls.
| Specimen Tested | Ultimate Tensile Strength (N/mm2) | Stiffness (N/mm) |
|---|---|---|
| ACL (a) | 520 ± 68 | 64 ± 11 |
| bACL (a) | 94 ± 14 | 102 ± 15 |
| Vycril braided thread (b) | 340 ± 28 | 10.2 ± 0.3 |
(a) Rupture test; (b) uniaxial tensile test.
