Table 1 Basic properties of the fibers
From: Tissue engineering a tendon-bone junction with biodegradable braided scaffolds
Type of fiber | Fineness (den/filament) | Cross sectional shape | Surface area (circumference of cross section) | Major channel area (width*length) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Poly(lactic acid) 4DG | 3 | Grooved | 375 μm | 18.75 μm * 26 μm |
Poly(lactic acid) round | 4 | Round | 112.5 μm | NA |