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 |