Abstract:The primary goal of this research is the analysis of the biomechanical performances of most common transplants (distal tendon of m.gracilis and upper third of m.quadriceps femoris) used for the reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL). The secondary goal is the comparison of the data obtained from the research with the data available in the literature.The research was conducted on 16 samples of the human tendon, of which there are 8 gracilis tendons and 8 quadriceps tendons. Tensile strength… Show more
“…All tendons were successfully calibrated and prepared for the next step-the uniaxial tensile test. The detailed statistical analysis of human gracilis and quadriceps tendons prepared with this calibration device can be found in [24]. All data were processed using Statistica 12.0 software for descriptive statistical analysis.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Comparison of available data from other studies with this study[24] (reprinted from Wertheimer, V.; Grgić, I.; Zelić, Z.; Ivandić, Ž.; Koprivčić, I.; Zelenić, M.; Karakašić, M. (2021)).…”
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confidence: 81%
“…to successfully develop something new. The result and an example of such collaboration can be seen in [22][23][24][25][26][27][28]. The need to make this calibration device arose from the work presented in [21].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Biomechanical properties of human gracilis and quadriceps tendons[24] (reprinted from Wertheimer, V.; Grgić, I.; Zelić, Z.; Ivandić, Ž.; Koprivčić, I.; Zelenić, M.; Karakašić, M. (2021)).…”
To determine the biomechanical properties of the distal tendon of the gracilis muscle and the upper third of the quadriceps femoris muscle used for reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), it is necessary to develop a calibration device for specimen preparation for uniaxial tensile tests. The need to develop this device also stems from the fact that there is currently no suitable regulatory or accurate protocol by which soft tissues such as tendons should be tested. In recent studies, various methods have been used to prepare test specimens, such as the use of different ratios of gauge lengths, different gripping techniques, etc., with the aim of obtaining measurable and comparable biomechanical tissue properties. Since tendons, as anisotropic materials, have viscoelastic properties, the guideline for manufacturing calibrator devices was the ISO 527-1:1993 standard, used for testing polymers, since they also have viscoelastic behaviour. The functionality of a calibrator device was investigated by preparing gracilis and quadriceps tendon samples. Fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology was used for the manufacturing of parts with complex geometry. The proposed calibrator could operate in two positions, horizontal and vertical. The maximum gauge length to be achieved was 60 mm, with the maximum tendon length of 120 mm. The average preparation time was 3 min per tendon. It was experimentally proven that it is possible to use a calibrator to prepare tendons for tensile tests. This research can help in the further development of soft tissue testing devices and also in the establishment of standards and exact protocols for their testing.
“…All tendons were successfully calibrated and prepared for the next step-the uniaxial tensile test. The detailed statistical analysis of human gracilis and quadriceps tendons prepared with this calibration device can be found in [24]. All data were processed using Statistica 12.0 software for descriptive statistical analysis.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Comparison of available data from other studies with this study[24] (reprinted from Wertheimer, V.; Grgić, I.; Zelić, Z.; Ivandić, Ž.; Koprivčić, I.; Zelenić, M.; Karakašić, M. (2021)).…”
mentioning
confidence: 81%
“…to successfully develop something new. The result and an example of such collaboration can be seen in [22][23][24][25][26][27][28]. The need to make this calibration device arose from the work presented in [21].…”
mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Biomechanical properties of human gracilis and quadriceps tendons[24] (reprinted from Wertheimer, V.; Grgić, I.; Zelić, Z.; Ivandić, Ž.; Koprivčić, I.; Zelenić, M.; Karakašić, M. (2021)).…”
To determine the biomechanical properties of the distal tendon of the gracilis muscle and the upper third of the quadriceps femoris muscle used for reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), it is necessary to develop a calibration device for specimen preparation for uniaxial tensile tests. The need to develop this device also stems from the fact that there is currently no suitable regulatory or accurate protocol by which soft tissues such as tendons should be tested. In recent studies, various methods have been used to prepare test specimens, such as the use of different ratios of gauge lengths, different gripping techniques, etc., with the aim of obtaining measurable and comparable biomechanical tissue properties. Since tendons, as anisotropic materials, have viscoelastic properties, the guideline for manufacturing calibrator devices was the ISO 527-1:1993 standard, used for testing polymers, since they also have viscoelastic behaviour. The functionality of a calibrator device was investigated by preparing gracilis and quadriceps tendon samples. Fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology was used for the manufacturing of parts with complex geometry. The proposed calibrator could operate in two positions, horizontal and vertical. The maximum gauge length to be achieved was 60 mm, with the maximum tendon length of 120 mm. The average preparation time was 3 min per tendon. It was experimentally proven that it is possible to use a calibrator to prepare tendons for tensile tests. This research can help in the further development of soft tissue testing devices and also in the establishment of standards and exact protocols for their testing.
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