Table I.
Mechanical parameters of the materials used in the modeling.
| Parameter | Cortical bone | Cancellous bone | Titanium alloy | PEEK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elastic modulus/GPa | 13 | 1.6 | 110 | 2.8 |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
PEEK, polyetheretherketone.
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