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Table 3 Comparison of parameters in the nonlinear model and linearized basic model

From: Biomechanical evaluation of strategies for adjacent segment disease after lateral lumbar interbody fusion: is the extension of pedicle screws necessary?

Element set

Modulus (MPa) in nonlinear model Modulus

Modulus (MPa) in linearized basic model

Vertebral cortical bone

12,000

12,000

Vertebral cancellous bone

100

100

Posterior bone

3500

3500

Endplate

1000

1000

Arthrodial cartilage

24

24

Annulus substance

Hyperelastic (Mooney–Rivlin) c1 = 0.56, c2 = 0.14

4.2

Nuclear pulposus

Hyperelastic (Mooney–Rivlin) c1 = 0.12, c2 = 0.09

1