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Table 3 Material properties used in the finite element models

From: Modified pedicle screw-rod versus anterior subcutaneous internal pelvic fixation for unstable anterior pelvic ring fracture: a retrospective study and finite element analysis

Material

Elastic modulus (MPa)

Poisson ratio (μ)

Sacrum cortical bone

6200

0.33

Ilium cortical bone

17,000

0.33

Sacrum cancellous bone

1400

0.30

Ilium cancellous bone

130

0.20

Screws/rod

110,000

0.30

Cartilage*

60

0.30

  1. *The cartilage at the pubic symphysis
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X