Table 4 Apparent modulus in AIS and controls calculated by homogeneous and heterogeneous finite element analysis (FEA).

From: Unique local bone tissue characteristics in iliac crest bone biopsy from adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with severe spinal deformity

Parameters

AIS N = 14

Con N = 5

% difference

p value

Apparent modulus (MPa) by homogeneous FEA experimentally obtained average modulus as Young’s modulus

96.78 ± 47.04

107.20 ± 36.67

−9.72

0.517

Apparent modulus (MPa) by homogeneous FEA Sample specific modulus

97.41 ± 49.62

105.57 ± 33.11

−7.73

0.355

  1. Note: Difference % = (AIS − control)/(control) %.
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