A Stochastic Model for Ligament Mechanical Failure

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  • Raffaella De Vita
  • William S. Slaughter
چکیده

INTRODUCTION Ligaments are composed of elastin and collagen fibers embedded in a matrix of water, proteoglycans, glycolipids and fibroblasts. Their main function is to guide and to restrain joint motion in order to maintain joint stability. The joint stability is seriously affected when ligament injuries, such as seconddegree and third-degree sprains, occur. The treatment and prevention of these injuries require a thorough understanding of the ligament failure mechanisms.

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تاریخ انتشار 2005