Experimental research regarding the breaking force an artificial anterior cruciate ligament used in orthopedics

It is estimated that over 50,000 people are diagnosed annually in Romania with ligament tear. For ligament reconstruction a third generation artificial ligaments made of “Polyethylene terapthalate” are used, which after a period of 4-5 years fail, bringing discomfort and thus lowering the quality of the patient´s life. This paper had as main objective to determine the maximum tensile strength of an artificial cruciate ligament used in orthopedics.