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Table 3 The maximum von-Mises stress (MPa) on the screw of S0, S1.5, S2.0 and S2.5 due to four loading conditions

From: Effect of different inner core diameters on structural strength of cannulated pedicle screws under various lumbar spine movements

Loading

Screw

S0

 

S1.5

 

S2.0

 

S2.5

 

Left

Right

Left

Right

Left

Right

Left

Right

Rotation

 L3

4.6

8.2

6.2

11.0

5.5

9.7

6.5

11.3

 L4

5.6

7.5

4.8

4.8

8.5

20.3

10.5

21.0

Lateral bending

 L3

46.7

50.6

47.7

58.4

56.7

56.7

62.2

54.7

 L4

45.0

54.7

47.7

68.3

51.1

69.2

60.8

77.5

Extension

 L3

61.1

47.4

58.0

62.9

 L4

71.2

42.8

51.5

57.8

Flexion

 L3

61.1

62.0

71.6

78.1

 L4

71.2

74.0

82.9

89.6