Effects of Chemical Sterilization and Gamma Irradiation on the Biochemical and Biomechanical Properties of Human Tendon Allografts In Vitro Study.

Biomechanical experiments and collagen denaturation tests showed that 15 kGy gamma irradiation and 70% ethanol can preserve the biomechanical strength and biochemical properties of tendons to the greatest extent, and these two sterilization methods are worthy of further promotion.