Table 2.
Material properties used in finite element model of spinal fixation systems
| Material | Young’s modulus | Poisson’s ratio |
|---|---|---|
| PEEK |
3.6 GPa |
0.3 |
| Ti6A17Nb |
114 GPa |
0.3 |
| Ti6A14V | 114 GPa | 0.3 |
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