Table 3 Maximum tensile and compressive stresses (MPa) on implants under normal breathing.

From: Finite element investigation for improving chest wall reconstruction process using ceramic and polymeric implants

 

AL

ZR

CFP60

TI

CFP30

PEEK

PE

Implants

Max Tensile Stress

96.531

70.571

61.686

50.45

42.33

35.104

15.273

Max Compressive Stress

-86.921

-66.31

-58.129

-48.81

-39.54

-32.257

-12.97

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