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Table 2 Number of elements and nodes of finite element model

From: The significance of reduction of valgus-intercalated femoral neck fracture with valgus angle > 15°and the selection of internal fixation by finite element analysis

Model type

ICS

FNS

Anatomic reduction group

 Node

740,687

745,131

 Unit

492,217

498,171

 Mesh size

Maximum: 2.0 mm; Minimum: 1.5 mm

valgus-intercalated group

 Node

731,874

737,759

 Unit

492,007

492,026

 Mesh size

Maximum: 2.0 mm; Minimum: 1.5 mm