Table 1 Histological maturity scores of the tendon gels before the tensile process (0–8 points)
| Â | Score 0 | Score 1 | Score 2 | Score 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cell count ratio (J/C) | > 1 | ≤ 1 |  |  |
Flat-cell-to-round-cell ratio | 0 | < 1 | ≥ 1 |  |
Number of connecting junctions between tendon parenchyma and tendon gel | 0 | 1 | 2 | Â |
Amount of collagen fibers | No strain | Mild strain | Moderate strain | Equivalent to normal tendon |