Table 1 Comparing structural/mechanical properties of the Achilles tendon between groups. Values are expressed as means ± standard deviation
From: Exploring new therapeutic potentials of curcumin against post-surgical adhesion bands
Group | Ultimate Load (N) | Ultimate Stress (MPa) | Ultimate Strain (%) | Tangent Modulus (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sham | 40.6 ± 5.126 | 12.92 ± 1.632 | 34.56 ± 9.621 | 54.19 ± 18.74 |
Positive Control | 35.5 ± 4.083 | 2.232 ± 0.256 | 40.94 ± 16.4 | 6.694 ± 2.89 |
Phy-curcumin | 41.55 ± 5.541 | 3.663 ± 0.488 | 40.05 ± 20.58 | 8.487 ± 5.493 |