Viscoelastic behavior and structural properties of the coracoclavicular ligaments.

During contact sports such as football, hockey or rugby, the coracoclavicular ligaments are commonly ruptured. Currently, the limited biomechanical data on the properties and function of these ligaments have led to debate on the "gold standard" treatment for these injuries. Therefore, the objective of this study was to characterize the geometry, viscoelastic behavior and structural properties of the coracoclavicular ligaments (n=11).