Table 2 Biomechanical results for the different groups
Technique | Initial gap force (N) | 5-mm gap force (N) | Maximum tensile strength (N) | Elongation during cyclic load (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bunnell | 61.3 ± 10.2 | 79.9 ± 12.3 | 145.5 ± 27.9 | 7.9 ± 3.4 |
Tensioned Bunnell | 151 ± 20.5 | 128.5 ± 30.3 | 194 ± 11.8 | 4 ± 0.5 |
Cross-lock Bunnell | 93.1 ± 15.4 | 116.9 ± 13.3 | 179.1 ± 23.7 | 5.6 ± 2.5 |
Tensioned Cross-lock Bunnell | 149.9 ± 13.7 | 182.2 ± 22.7 | 192.8 ± 29.5 | 4.4 ± 1.5 |