Research Article

Using a Bayesian Network to Predict L5/S1 Spinal Compression Force from Posture, Hand Load, Anthropometry, and Disc Injury Status

Table 2

Predicted joint moments and L5/S1 disc forces in Newtons.

QuantityMonte Carlo deterministicMonte Carlo posture randomMonte Carlo hand load randomBayesian network deterministicBayesian network posture random (SD)Bayesian network hand load random (SD)

Elbow moment (N.m)43.542.643.543.443.4 (3.9)43.4 (2.9)
Shoulder moment (N.m)−39.3−39.5−39.3−39.3−39.3 (4.0)−39.3 (2.4)
L5/S1 moment (N.m)150.9149.3150.9150.9150.7 (11.8)150.9 (6.0)
L5/S1 compression (N)3315.23284.13316.33316.63312.6 (212.9)3316.5 (133.7)
L5/SI shear (N)682.2681.4682.3682.2682.2 (12.0)682.2 (30.0)