Table 2

Tensile properties of the anterior cruciate ligament unit. Values are given as the mean (SD)

Control CIA2-151
Ultimate failure load (N)26.7  (8.6)20.0  (4.5)2-150
Stiffness (N/mm)41.3 (19.3)25.6 (10.1)2-150
Energy to failure (×10−2 Nmm)4.0 (3.8)1.7 (0.7)

  • ↵2-150 Significantly different from control (Student'st test, p<0.05).

  • ↵2-151 CIA = collagen induced arthritis.