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World J Orthop. Nov 18, 2026; 17(11): 124459
Published online Nov 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.124459
Published online Nov 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.124459
Table 2 Material properties
| Component | Material | Young’s modulus (MPa) | Poisson’s ratio | Yield strength (MPa) | Model context |
| Polyethylene block | Polyethylene | 690 | 0.46 | 20 | ASTM-based model |
| Cortical bone | Bone | 17000 | 0.30 | 50 | Vertebra-based model |
| Cancellous bone | Bone | 100 | 0.20 | 1.67 | Vertebra-based model |
| Conventional mesh cage | Titanium | 110000 | 0.36 | 793 | Vertebra-based and ASTM-based models |
| Pedicle screws | Titanium | 110000 | 0.36 | 793 | Vertebra-based and ASTM-based models |
| Rods | Titanium | 110000 | 0.36 | 793 | Vertebra-based and ASTM-based models |
| VCR-MSS components | Titanium alloy | 110000 | 0.36 | 793 | Vertebra-based and ASTM-based models |
- Citation: Yudistira A, Dradjat RS, Mustamsir E, Choiron MA, Yueniwati Y, Sujuti H, Suyasa IK. Finite element analysis of a novel modular support system for lumbar reconstruction following vertebral column resection. World J Orthop 2026; 17(11): 124459
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v17/i11/124459.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.124459