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Material properties incorporated into the FE models
| Items | Modulus of elasticity (MPa) | Poisson’s ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Cortical bone | 17,000 | 0.30 |
| Cancelous bone | 350 | 0.25 |
| Cartilage | 15 | 0.46 |
| Meniscus | 27.5 | 0.33 |
| CoCrMo ally | 195,000 | 0.30 |
| UHMWPE | 685 | 0.40 |
CoCrMo ally: Cobalt–chromium–molybdenum ally; UHMWPE: Ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene; FE: Finite element.
