Table 2. Mean neutral zone (NZ) values of intact, fractured and augmented spines in axial rotation (AR), flexion/extension (FE) and lateral bending (LB).
| NZ (°) | L12 | L13 | L23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR | |||
| Intact | 0.828±0.885 | 1.237±1.613 | 1.112±0.682 |
| Fractured | 3.617±0.885 | 4.990±1.613 | 1.627±0.763 |
| Augmented | 1.807±0.885 | 2.785±1.613 | 1.051±0.682 |
| FE | |||
| Intact | 1.995±1.448 | 5.378±2.453 | 3.671±1.348 |
| Fractured | 5.543±1.448 | 7.124±2.453 | 3.220±1.348 |
| Augmented | 5.858±1.448 | 8.708±2.453 | 4.605±1.348 |
| LB | |||
| Intact | 3.527±1.920 | 6.884±2.999 | 2.997±1.319 |
| Fractured | 6.160±1.920 | 11.030±2.999 | 3.836±1.319 |
| Augmented | 7.622±2.146 | 10.590±3.354 | 3.830±1.474 |