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Table 3 Mesh division of each three-dimensional finite element model

From: Biomechanical and clinical outcomes of 3D-printed versus modular hemipelvic prostheses for limb-salvage reconstruction following periacetabular tumor resection: a mid-term retrospective cohort study

3D Finite Element Model

The number of elements

the number of nodes

Normal pelvis

1,364,036

2,132,141

3D-printed endoprosthesis + type I + II pelvic defects

1,517,556

2,352,529

3D-printed endoprosthesis + type II + III pelvic defects

1,322,289

2,059,568

3D-printed endoprosthesis + type I + II + III pelvic defects

1,203,196

1,851,679

Modular endoprosthesis + type I + II pelvic defects

1,228,436

1,914,892

Modular endoprosthesis + type II + III pelvic defects

1,208,148

1,896,667

Modular endoprosthesis + type I + II + III pelvic defects

1,087,526

1,702,220