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Table 2 The number of elements and nodes of the finite element models

From: Biomechanical evaluation of seven fixation methods to treat pubic symphysis diastasis using finite element analysis

Materials

 

Element

Node

Skeleton

Right innominatum bone

124,538

32,622

Left innominatum bone

120,849

32,100

Sacrum

155,023

43,441

Fixation devices

The sacroiliac screw

36,212

9186

The single plate

39,769

9577

The single plate with trans-symphyseal cross-screws

46,110

11,316

The dual plates

71,431

17,486

The single cannulated screw

25,304

6700

The dual crossed cannulated screws

59,229

14,999

The subcutaneous plates

189,779

45,638

The subcutaneous pedicle screw-rod device

51,405

12,142