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Table 1 Material properties of the silicone elastomer used in the present study

From: Biomechanical comparative finite element analysis between a conventional proximal interphalangeal joint flexible hinge implant and a novel implant design using a rolling contact joint mechanism

Properties

Values

Shear modulus (μ, MPa)

1

Limiting network stretch (λ)

4.66

Poisson’s ratio

0.45

Bulk modulus (MPa)

9.667

Thermal expansion coefficient (K−1)*

2.63 × 106

  1. *The thermal expansion coefficient represents the value at 300 K
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X