Table 2 Structural properties of the rat patellar tendon for the 4 groups (Mean ± SD)
From: Effect of prostaglandin E2 injection on the structural properties of the rat patellar tendon
Group | Energy to Ultimate Load (J) | Displacement at Ultimate Load (mm) | Length (mm) | Cross-sectional area (mm2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Control | 0.116 ± 0.053 | 2.64 ± 0.65 | 7.72 ± 0.57 | 3.30 ± 0.43 |
Saline | 0.096 ± 0.028 | 2.18 ± 0.44 | 7.70 ± 0.25 | 3.98 ± 0.50* |
PGE2-4 wks | 0.132 ± 0.032 | 2.42 ± 0.65 | 7.81 ± 0.30 | 4.02 ± 0.75* |
PGE2-8 wks | 0.105 ± 0.029 | 1.87 ± 0.31* | 7.66 ± 0.26 | 3.49 ± 0.28 |
F-test | P = 0.187 | P = 0.036 | P = 0.83 | P = 0.021 |