5 datasets found

Sudden deceleration and frontal/rear impact configurations involve rapid movements that can cause spinal injuries. This study aimed to investigate the rotation rate...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of bone components of the vertebral body. An inverse finite element strategy was used to estimate the...

In a forensic investigation, there is considerable difficulty in distinguishing between different mechanisms that could explain the head injury sustained. The key...

Thoracolumbar spine fracture classifications are mainly based on a post-traumatic observation of fracture patterns, which is not sufficient to provide a full...

Background: Human body numerical models can help to develop protection devices against effects of road crashes. In the context of a side impact, a shoulder model able...