From: Biomechanical effects of stitches on the intra-articular mid-substance of quadruple hamstring-tendon grafts for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – a pilot comparative cadaveric study
Group
Number
Maximal load to failure (N)
Stiffness (N/mm)
Mean
Standard deviation
NSG
5
233.5
40.6
23.5
5.3
SG
195.2
42.9
19.7
5.5
p value = 0.188
p value = 0.438