TABLE 6.
Predicted ranges of motion (ROM) of the spinal finite element model under 7.5 Nm moment.
| Range of motion (ROM, °) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading Direction | T1-S1 | T1-T6 | T6-T12 | T6-S1 | T12-S1 |
| Flexion-extension | 103.5 | 65.9 | 28.2 | 37.6 | 9.4 |
| Lateral bending | 109.5 | 65.9 | 31.5 | 43.5 | 12.0 |
| Axial rotation | 124.1 | 69.5 | 40.9 | 54.6 | 13.7 |