Alloplastic Reconstruction of the Extensor Mechanism after Resection of Tibial Sarcoma

<table class="table-group" id="tab1"><tr><td><table class="table"><tr><td class="thead-hr" colspan="3"><hr/></td></tr><tr class="thead"><td align="left"></td><td align="center">Ultimate tensile strength F<sub>max</sub> (SD) (N)</td><td align="center">Stiffness S<sub> max</sub> (SD) (N/mm)</td></tr><tr><td class="thead-hr" colspan="3"><hr/></td></tr><tr><td align="left">As received</td><td align="center">2558 (±40)</td><td align="center">136.5 (±4.9)</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Conditioned</td><td align="center">2248 (±88)</td><td align="center">126.0 (±9.1)</td></tr><tr class="table-tr"><td colspan="3"><hr class="tbody-hr"/></td></tr></table></td></tr></table>

Mean ultimate tensile strength and mean stiffness of the investigated fixation mechanism with Trevira cords. Tested as received and conditioned in saline (37°C) for 25 days.

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Table 1: Alloplastic Reconstruction of the Extensor Mechanism after Resection of Tibial Sarcoma 