From: An FE investigation simulating intra-operative corrective forces applied to correct scoliosis deformity
Normalized vertebral level
Force profile A (Mean + SD, [[10]])
Force profile B (Mean, [[10]])
Force profile C (Mean – SD, [[10]])
−3 (Superior-most vertebra)
580
400
230
−2
765
395
−1
895
675
455
0 (Apical Disc)
945
660
380
+1
750
550
355
+2
635
470
300
+3 (Inferior-most vertebra)
495
320
145