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Table 1 Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio of each element

From: Biomechanical investigation of long spinal fusion models using three-dimensional finite element analysis

 

Young’s modulus

Poisson’s ratio

Element type

Cortical bone

Determined by Formula 1

0.4

Tetrahedral

Cancellous bone

Determined by Formula 1

0.4

Tetrahedral

Disc

7.5 MPa

0.4

Tetrahedral

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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