Table 1.
Simulation Plan and Results
| Test # | Weakened Part (Abbreviation) | α-angle (°) at IAP=100cmH2O | Q-tip Excursion Δα (°) | Weakening Effect Index WEI = Δα − Δαintact (°) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | None | 30.3 | 14.4 (ΔαIntact) | 0.0 |
| Single Tests | ||||
| 01 | Coccygeus Muscle (CM) | 31.1 | 15.3 | 0.8 |
| 02 | Iliococcygeus Muscle (ICM) | 31.6 | 15.8 | 1.4 |
| 03 | Piriformis Muscle (PM) | 32.2 | 16.3 | 1.9 |
| 04 | Obturator Internus Muscle (OIM) | 31.5 | 15.6 | 1.2 |
| 05 | Puborectalis Muscle (PRM) | 35.3 | 19.4 | 5.0 |
| 06 | Pubococcygeus Muscle (PCM) | 34.7 | 18.8 | 4.4 |
| 07 | Vaginal Wall (VW) | 36.0 | 20.1 | 5.7 |
| Group Tests | ||||
| 08 | PRM + PCM | 42.2 | 26.4 | 12.0 |
| 09 | PRM+PCM+ICM = Levator Ani Muscle (LAM) | 48.8 | 32.9 | 18.5 |
| 10 | LAM + CM | 49.0 | 33.2 | 18.8 |
| 11 | LAM + OIM | 50.0 | 34.1 | 19.7 |
| 12 | LAM + VW | 50.7 | 34.9 | 20.4 |
α-angle = 15.9° at rest for all tests)