Parallel analysis of finite element model controlled trial and retrospective case control study on percutaneous internal fixation for vertical sacral fractures

Table 2 The number of elements, nodes, and contact planes in a series of FE models of intact and fixed pelvises

Model	Solid element	Link element	Objective element	Contact element	Total element	Total node	Sum contact surface
Intact	82408	130	273	430	83241	22127	2
P1	101147	123	1039	1261	103570	26497	8
P2	102643	123	1053	1264	105083	27259	12
P3	102309	123	1101	1307	104840	27403	10
S1	94587	123	700	943	96353	25093	6
S2	95543	123	724	963	97353	25525	10
S3	95968	123	794	1012	97897	25517	8

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