Biomechanical analysis of suture anchors and suture materials in the canine femur.

Objective: Biomechanical analysis of acute load to failure (ALF) of 3 veterinary and 1 human suture anchor and cyclic load to failure with two suture material/suture anchor constructs in canine femoral condyles.

Study Design: Biomechanical in vitro study.

Sample Population: Cadaveric femora from 20-30 kg dogs.