Table 2.
Material properties of the ligaments
| Ligament | Modulus of Elasticity (MPa) | Poisson's ratio | Sectional area (mm2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AtiF | 260 | 0.4 | 18.4 |
| PtiF | 260 | 0.4 | 18.4 |
| AtaFi | 255.5 | 0.4 | 12.9 |
| PtaFi | 216.5 | 0.4 | 21.9 |
| CaTi | 512 | 0.4 | 9.7 |
| AtiTa | 184.5 | 0.4 | 13.5 |
| PtiTa | 99.5 | 0.4 | 22.6 |
| TiCa | 512 | 0.4 | 9.7 |
| TiNa | 320.7 | 0.4 | 7.1 |
AtiF Anterior tibiofibular ligament, PtiF Posterior tibiofibular ligament, AtaFi Anterior talofibular ligament, PtaFi Posterior talofibular ligament, CaTi Calcaneofibular ligament, AtiTa Anterior tibial ligament, PtiTa Posterior tibial talus ligament, TiCa Tibiocalcanean ligament, TiNa Tibionavicular ligament