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Injury biomechanics research: An essential element in the prevention of trauma

Injury biomechanics research: An essential element in the prevention of trauma

Authors :
David C. Viano
Kathleen Weber
John W. Melvin
Albert I. King
Source :
Journal of Biomechanics. 22:403-417
Publication Year :
1989
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 1989.

Abstract

The central aspects of injury biomechanics research are defined and research approaches described. These aspects include the identification and definition of impact injury mechanisms, the quantification of biomechanical response to impact, the determination of impact tolerance levels, and the development and use of injury assessment devices and techniques for evaluating injury prevention systems. The current status of knowledge and technology is then reviewed for the head, cervical spine, thorax, abdomen, and lower extremity. Important gaps are identified, and research priorities emphasizing functional impairment are proposed.

Details

ISSN :
00219290
Volume :
22
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Biomechanics
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....c2427c317b362541b0a147b7568187c6
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/0021-9290(89)90201-7