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Table 2 Summary of results for both osteopenic and severely osteoporotic bone models

From: Suture anchor fixation strength with or without augmentation in osteopenic and severely osteoporotic bones in rotator cuff repair: a biomechanical study on polyurethane foam model

 

Severely osteoporotic

Osteopenic

 

Ultimate failure load (N)

Mode of failure

Ultimate failure load (N)

Mode of failure

CS

16.2 ± 3.8

Foam

212.4 ± 64.2

Suture break

CS + PMMA

101.2 ± 33.3

Foam

528.8 ± 45

Suture break

CS FT II

13.8 ± 2.4

Foam

339.8 ± 48

Suture break

CS + TCP

75.2 ± 25.1

Foam

396 ± 52.7

Suture break