Research Article

Biomechanical Comparison of Multilevel Lumbar Instrumented Fusions in Adult Spinal Deformity According to the Upper and Lower Fusion Levels: A Finite Element Analysis

Table 2

Material properties of the pelvic ligaments.

MaterialsStiffness coefficient (/mm)

Anterior sacroiliac ligament700
Posterior sacroiliac ligament (long)1000
Posterior sacroiliac ligament (short)400
Interosseous sacroiliac ligament2800
Sacrospinous ligament1400
Sacrotuberous ligament1500
Superior pubic ligament500
Arcuate pubic ligament500
Inguinal ligament250
Iliolumbar ligament1000