Research Article

Development of a Patient-Specific Finite Element Model for Predicting Implant Failure in Pelvic Ring Fracture Fixation

Table 1

List of inserted ligaments.

ā€‰LigamentsCross-sectional area (mm2)

Anterior pelvic ringLig. pubicum superius7
Lig. pubicum inferius28
Lig. inguinale7
Membrana obturatoria10

Pelvic floorLig. sacrotuberale42,85
Lig. sacrospinale35,6

Posterior pelvic ringLig. iliolumbale21
Lig. sacroiliacum anterior96
Lig. sacroiliacum posterior17
Lig. sacroiliacum interosseum10