Table 4
Mean stiffness values for the pure compression and torsion test modes in the conditions tested
Mode
Intact
Discectomy
Implant
Pure comp (N/mm)
1485 ± 229
1364 ± 235
1362 ± 241
Left torsion (Nmm/degree)
4056 ± 600
3610 ± 425
3848 ± 316
Right torsion (Nmm/degree)
3696 ± 493
3259 ± 243
3518 ± 278