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Results and discussion The TCL failed either at the mid-sub-stance or at their bony attachments. At maximum deformation the peak load and maximum TCL displacements ranged from 285.74N to 1,369.66N and 7.09 mm to 18.55 mm respec-tively. The load at tensile strength ranged from 272.09N to 1293.36N and the ultimate tensile strength mean (SD) was 23.99 (10.68) Nmm-2. A unique method of tensile testing the TCL and carpal tunnel complex that is uncomplicated and practical has been developed. The methodology has been vali-dated and is capable of generating highly repeatable data. Use-ful biomechanical information can be extracted from the results which provide an insight into the tensile properties of the TCL in-situ