Table 1 Elongation and load data for all cortical suspension devices
Device type | Elongation during cyclic loading (mm) | Elongation at failure (mm) | Ultimate failure load (N) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean ± SD | Range | Mean ± SD | Range | Mean ± SD | Range | ||
G-Lok | Fixed-loop | 1.46 ± 0.25 | (1.02 – 1.65) | 3.17 ± 0.33 | (2.63 – 3.51) | 2178 ± 118 | (2075 – 2367) |
UltraButton | Adjustable-loop | 2.66 ± 0.28 | (2.32 – 3.07) | 4.20 ± 0.33 | (3.75 – 4.53) | 1903 ± 81 | (1798 – 1998) |
RigidLoop Adjustable | Adjustable-loop | 1.51 ± 0.16 | (1.38 – 1.71) | 2.88 ± 0.20 | (2.76 – 3.24) | 1835 ± 179 | (1529 – 1975) |
ProCinch RT | Adjustable-loop | 1.60 ± 0.09 | (1.50 – 1.73) | 2.78 ± 0.08 | (2.70 – 2.92) | 1456 ± 137 | (1322 – 1668) |