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Table 2 Geometric aspects of prepared components for experiments

From: Bone density may affect primary stability of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction when organic core bone plug fixation technique used

 

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Sawbones block density

160 kg/m3

240 kg/m3

320 kg/m3

Sawbones block size

180x130x40 mm; same for all groups

Core bone size

8.8 (± 0.018) mm diameter; 40 (± 0.08) mm length

Tunnel size

10.3 (± 0.07) mm diameter; 40 (± 0.02) mm depth