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Table 1 Material properties used in finite element models

From: Biomechanical efficacy of AP, PA lag screws and posterior plating for fixation of posterior malleolar fractures: a three dimensional finite element study

Material

Young’s modulus (E)

Poisson ratio (y)

References

Cortical bone

7300

0.3

[17]

Cancellous bone

1100

0.26

[18]

Fixation constructs

110,000

0.3

[19]