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. 2016 Feb 26;11(2):e0149707. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0149707

Table 1. Material properties/values of the FEA models.

Young’s Modulus (MPa) Poisson's ratio (μ)
Vertebral centrum
    Cortical bone 12000.0 0.3
    Cancellous bone 100.0 0.2
    End plate 12000.0 0.3
Vertebral arch 3500.0 0.25
Intervertebral disc
    Nucleus pulposus 1.0 0.49
    Annulus fiber 4.2 0.45
Implants
    Screw-rod 110000.0 0.3
    Cage 110000.0 0.3