Table 1 Material 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 | Ultimate Stress (MPa) | Strain to Ultimate Load (mm/mm) | Elastic Modulus (MPa) | Energy Density to Ultimate Load (mJ/mm3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Control | 26.2 ± 6.8 | 0.34 ± 0.08 | 84.5 ± 23.2 | 4.66 ± 2.38 |
Saline | 21.6 ± 4.7 | 0.28 ± 0.06 | 83.2 ± 17.1 | 3.14 + 0.98 |
PGE2-4 wks | 27.1 ± 5.3 | 0.31 ± 0.09 | 90.0 ± 18.2 | 4.47 + 1.67 |
PGE2-8 wks | 28.2 ± 5.9 | 0.24 ± 0.05 | 124.0 ± 35.0*,#,+ | 3.96 ± 1.22 |
F-test | P = 0.091 | P = 0.053 | P = 0.004 | P = 0.226 |