Table 2 Number of elements and nodes for the four groups.

From: Finite element analysis of the modified intramedullary nail-II for managing reverse obliquity trochanteric fractures

Model

31-A3.1

31-A3.3

Elements

Nodes

Elements

Nodes

MIN-II

616,963

971,428

616,647

970,797

PFBN

602,061

953,041

600,984

951,307

ITN

614,065

966,612

610,530

960,512

PFNA

565,320

881,103

564,934

880,330

  1. MIN-II modified intramedullary nail-II, PFBN proximal femoral bionic nail, ITN InterTAN nail, PFNA proximal femoral nail antirotation.