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Table 2 The material properties used in this study

From: Biomechanical comparison of different screw-included angles in crossing screw fixation for transverse patellar fracture in level walking: a quasi-dynamic finite element study

 

Elastic modulus (MP)

Poisson’s ratio

References

Femur, tibia and fibula

 Cortical bone

17 500

0.3

[27, 28]

 Cancellous bone

600

0.3

[27, 28]

Patella

 Cortical bone

1 000

0.3

[29]

 Cancellous bone

207

0.3

[29]

Articular cartilage

100

0.3

[30]

Meniscus

300

0.3

[31]

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X