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Table 3 Comparison of the intervertebral disc stresses (KPa) 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

893

488

678

1160

L3-L4

810

414

751

1130

Ns-I

L2-L3

1130

556

722

1440

L3-L4

543

236

611

512

Ns-F

L2-L3

1030

526

679

1280

L3-L4

641

277

719

859

  1. INT Intact model, Ns-I Intact nitinol stick, Ns-F Fractured nitinol stick