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Table 1 Characteristics of the included cadavers

From: A novel device with pedicular anchorage provides better biomechanical properties than balloon kyphoplasty for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures

Donor

Sex

Age

T-score

Treatment groups (treated levels)

Spine 1

F

83

3.2

Dowel: T12, L2, L4

Balloon kyphoplasty: L1, L3, L5

Spine 2

F

86

3.8

Dowel: L1, L3, L5

Balloon kyphoplasty: T12, L2, L4

Spine 3

F

89

3.8

Dowel: T12, L2, L4

Balloon kyphoplasty: L1, L3, L5

Spine 4

F

71

4.3

Dowel: L2, L4

Balloon kyphoplasty: L3, L5