Table 2 The micro-computed topographic results of iron interference screw degradation over time

From: Biodegradable porous iron versus titanium interference screws in porcine ACL reconstruction model: a one-year observational study

 

Fe Interference Screw

p-value

3 Month (N = 6)

6 Month (N = 6)

12 Month (N = 6)

Implant volume (mm3)

95.3 [78.5, 100]

95.1 [84.1, 99.3]

87.6 [69.7, 94.5]

0.17

Implant surface (mm2)

287 [278, 345]

278 [265, 382]

285 [253, 382]

0.59

Implant thickness (mm)

1.04 [0.892, 1.18]

1.17 [0.783, 1.23]

1.07 [0.758, 1.14]

0.50

  1. median [minimum, maximum].
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