Table 3. FE Model grouping and number of elements and nodes for pedicle screw fixation.
Model | Pubic area screw placement method | Screw diameter (mm) | Number of units | Number of nodes |
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4 | 1 | 6.5(D1) | 219946 | 115267 |
5 | 2 | 6.5(D1) | 219252 | 114950 |
6 | 3 | 6.5(D1) | 218561 | 114570 |
7 | 4 | 6.5(D1) | 217725 | 114169 |
8 | 1 | 7.0(D2) | 219526 | 115015 |
9 | 2 | 7.0(D2) | 218175 | 114312 |
10 | 3 | 7.0(D2) | 218528 | 114542 |
11 | 4 | 7.0(D2) | 225297 | 117837 |
12 | 1 | 8.0(D3) | 221358 | 115961 |
13 | 2 | 8.0(D3) | 220068 | 115330 |
14 | 3 | 8.0(D3) | 219878 | 115175 |
15 | 4 | 8.0(D3) | 218076 | 114204 |