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Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics

Table 2 Mechanical Testing results (Mean values and standard deviation) in term of Elastic moduli, Ultimate stress and Deformation

From: Every layer of quadriceps tendon’s central and medial portion offers similar tensile properties than Hamstrings or Ilio-Tibial Band Grafts

 

Elastic Modulus (Mpa)

Ultimate Stress (Mpa)

Ultimate Deformation (%)

GST

89 ± 101,3

99,3 ± 74,4

36 ± 5,3

PT

176 ± 119

140,9 ± 9,3

12 ± 4,6

QTMdeep

100 ± 65

95,2 ± 81

19 ± 9,8

QTMsup

86,5 ± 69

79,8 ± 50

14 ± 5,8

QTCdeep

79,6 ± 51

79,1 ± 74

21 ± 5,6

QTCsup

56,5 ± 46

75,1 ± 55

19 ± 9,9

ITB

48,8 ± 37

23 ± 10

24 ± 15

QTLat

19,9 ± 11

42,6 ± 4

24 ± 23

  1. Specimens: QTlat lateral, QTMsup Superficial layer of the medial zone, QTMdeep Deep layer of the of the median zone, QTCsup Superficial layer of the central zone, QTCdeep Deep layer of the central zone, PT Patellar Tendon, GST Gracilis+Semi-Tendinosus ITB Iliotibial band
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