Component | Young’s modulus (MPa) | Poisson ratio |
Bone | Young’s modulus was estimated using Keyak et al.’s experimental formula | 0.4 |
Ligaments |
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ALL | 20 | 0.3 |
PLL | 20 | 0.3 |
TL | 59 | 0.3 |
CL | 33 | 0.3 |
LF | 20 | 0.3 |
ISL | 12 | 0.3 |
SSL | 15 | 0.3 |
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Screw (titanium) | 110,000 | 0.28 |
Rod (titanium) | 110,000 | 0.28 |
Cage (PEEK) | 3600 | 0.25 |
Annulus fibrosus | 50 | 0.45 |