Table 2 Testing parameters.
From: Vacuum curette lumbar discectomy mechanics for use in spine surgical training simulators
Testing parameters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Test name | Linear test | Torsional test | |
IVD levels | L1L2–L4L5 | ||
Sides | Left and Right | ||
Linear motion | Waveform | Triangle | NA |
Starting position | 5 mm inside IVD | NA | |
Range | 0–12/15 mm | NA | |
Speed | 0.25 mm/s | NA | |
Additional speed tests | 0.50, 0.75, 1.00 mm/s | NA | |
Torsional motion | Waveform | Sinusoidal | Sinusoidal |
Starting position | 0° | 0° | |
Range | ± 20° | ± 45° | |
Speed | 40°/s | 2°/s | |
Additional speed tests | 20, 60, 80°/s | 3, 4, 6, 8°/s | |
Number of Trials | 3 | 5 | |
