From: Improved anchoring nails: design and analysis of resistance ability
Suture | Number of measurements | Mean maximum bearable tension force (F/N) | Range (F/N) |
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3–0 suture | 20 | 28.74 ± 3.52 | 21.15~ 34.17 |
Conventional anchor nail (with 3–0 suture) | 20 | 27.53 ± 5.47 | 17.84~ 37.80 |
Improved anchor nail (with 3–0 suture) | 20 | 25.89 ± 2.64 | 21.32~ 33.83 |
Improved anchor nail (with 2–0 suture) | 20 | 50 | ≥50 |
2–0 suture | 20 | 50 | ≥50 |