Biomechanical Properties of Artificial Cranial Cruciate Ligaments

摘要

In dogs, injury to the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is commonly repaired with artificial textile materials. The dynamic mechanical behavior o this textile product must be similar to the natural CCL of the dog. Therefore, a test method has been developed to analyze the mechanical properties of the CCL substitute in a realistic way. Modulus, elongation, and failure properties are assessed for braided polyester and braided poly- amide potential CCL substitutes.