Table 2 Comparison of the intervertebral range of motion (degree) in the finite element models
From: Finite element analysis after rod fracture of the spinal hybrid elastic rod system
Model | Level | Flexion | Extension | Torsion | Lateral bending |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
INT | L2-L3 | 5.71 | 3.17 | 4.08 | 6.12 |
L3-L4 | 5.71 | 2.85 | 4.60 | 6.17 | |
Ns-I | L2-L3 | 6.81 | 3.65 | 4.28 | 7.15 |
L3-L4 | 2.28 | 1.09 | 3.79 | 2.63 | |
Ns-F | L2-L3 | 6.35 | 3.44 | 4.10 | 6.59 |
L3-L4 | 3.79 | 1.89 | 4.35 | 4.67 |