Table 2 MCL lengthening and number of punctures per row for human cadavers
From: A novel instrument for ligament balancing: a biomechanical study in human cadaveric knees
Row | Lengthening (mean ± SD) | Punctures (mean and range) |
|---|---|---|
1 | 0.06 ± 0.09 mm | 5.3 (3–7) |
2 | 0.06 ± 0.04 mm | 5.3 (3–5) |
3 | 0.09 ± 0.08 mm | 5.6 (3–7) |
4 | 0.06 ± 0.05 mm | 5.8 (4–7) |
5 | 0.06 ± 0.04 mm | 6.0 (4–7) |
Total | 0.33 ± 0.20 mm | 28.0 (17–35) |