Biomechanical properties of locked versus unlocked construct
| Biomechanical parameter | Construct, mean (SD) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locked | Unlocked | ||
| Stiffness, Nm/° | 649.4 | 267.4 | 0.32 |
| Energy to failure, J | 7 945.3 | 7 619.2 | 0.76 |
| Torque to failure, Mm | 20 471.3 | 14 141.8 | 0.83 |
| Angle to failure, ° | 43.9 | 15.2 | 0.81 |
SD = standard deviation.