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Table 2 Number of elements and nodes in each model

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

Fusion length

Implant types in UIV

Spinal balance

Number of nodes

Number of elements

T2-S2AI

Pedicle screw

(All PS)

Neutral (SVA 0 mm)

1,544,795

7,481,374

SVA 50 mm

SVA 100 mm

Transverse hook

(TH)

Neutral (SVA 0 mm)

1,591,719

7,747,207

SVA 50 mm

SVA 100 mm

T10-S2AI

Pedicle screw

(All PS)

Neutral (SVA 0 mm)

1,381,316

6,662,229

SVA 50 mm

SVA 100 mm

Transverse hook

(TH)

Neutral (SVA 0 mm)

1,377,463

6,628,824

SVA 50 mm

SVA 100 mm