This dataset, meniscal_list, contains the load at failure for 18 cadaveric menisci repaired by one of three techniques: the FasT-Fix Meniscal Repair Suture System (FasT-Fix), the use of biodegradable Meniscus Arrows (MA), and the Vertical Mattress Sutures (VMS) approach. The data are also presented in Table 12.1 of Wolfe and Schneider - Intuitive Introductory Statistics.
Usage
data(meniscal_list)Format
A list with 3 numeric components, each containing 6 observations:
- FasT-Fix
Numeric vector. Load at failure values for menisci repaired with the FasT-Fix system.
- Meniscus Arrows
Numeric vector. Load at failure values for menisci repaired with biodegradable Meniscus Arrows.
- Vertical Mattress
Numeric vector. Load at failure values for menisci repaired with Vertical Mattress Sutures.
Details
The dataset name has been kept as 'meniscal_list' to avoid confusion with other datasets in the R ecosystem. This naming convention helps distinguish this dataset as part of the healthmotionR package and assists users in identifying its specific characteristics. The suffix 'list' indicates that the dataset is stored as a list structure. The original content has not been modified in any way.