Table 1

Material properties for the lumbosacral model utilized for the present study.

Anatomical StructureYoung’s Modulus (MPa)20,21 Lateral Young’s Modulus (MPa)21 Poisson’s Ratio20,21 Axial Spring Stiffness Nm/°
Disc3–151–30.310–30
Cortical bone endplate11,000-0.3-
Cancellous bone110-0.3-