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Table 2 Mean deformation percentage (%def) of frames for inter-suture gaps of 1 and 2 mm

From: Biomechanical cadaveric comparison of patellar ligament suture protected by a steel cable versus a synthetic cable

 

1 mm

2 mm

%def terylene

1.62 [0.09; 3.15]

2.63 [0.61; 4.65]

%def steel

−1.61 [−3.52; 0.28]

−2.73 [−6.32; 0.86]

Mann Whitney Wilcoxon test (p)

0.0004

0.0004

  1. [] = Confidence interval of 95% [] for inter-suture gap of 1 and 2 mm