From: Validation of a novel testing machine for the investigation of the biomechanical properties of lumbar vertebrae in an osteoporotic rat model
Stiffness (N/mm)
Yield load (N)
Maximum load (N)
Failure Load (N)
Group 1
(non-osteoporotic)
174.2 ± 16.1
134.6 ± 8.3
154.2 ± 9.4
143.8 ± 9.3
Group 2
(osteoporotic)
133.2 ± 14.0
125.8 ± 7.0
133.5 ± 7.7
123.4 ± 7.0
p value
0.0167
0.1023
0.0185
0.0169