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Table 1 Static axial compression bending testing

From: A new lumbar posterior fixation system, the memory metal spinal system: an in-vitro mechanical evaluation

MOSS Miami

Specimen

Compressive stifness (N/mm)

2% yield load (N)

Peak load (N)

1

28.80

284.6

647.0

2

29.92

292.6

652.4

3

30.04

249.7

617.5

4

29.42

288.6

625.5

5

29.55

249.7

625.5

Mean:

29.35

273.0

633.6

SD:

0.50

21.50

15.20

Memory Metal Spinal System

Specimen

Compressive stifness (N/mm)

2% yield load (N)

Peak load (N)

1

27.62

227.16

335.72

2

24.82

258.27

365.93

3

26.12

264.87

396.69

4

21.19

365.97

434.75

5

24.32

306.71

409.48

Mean:

24.81

284.60

388.51

SD:

2.395

53.600

38.541