Frontal crashes (11-1 o'clock) were reviewed from the National Accident Severity Study file (NASS) for years 1980-87. Adult drivers and front right passengers, with lower extremity injuries of the pelvis, thigh, knee, leg or ankle/foot were reviewed. Analysis of age differences, injury contacts, and effectiveness of the 3-point restraint system were studied. Unrestrained drivers have a higher frequency of knee injuries than passengers, fewer leg injuries than passengers and both have the same frequency of ankle/foot injuries. Older unbelted drivers have more injuries to the pelvis, leg, and ankle/foot region than do young drivers. Passengers have more leg injuries. The instrument panel is the major contact for most of the lower extremity injuries. Lap/shoulder belts significantly reduce lower extremity injury frequency.
Lower Extremity Injuries in Frontal Crashes: Injuries, Locations, AIS and Contacts
Sae Technical Papers
International Congress & Exposition ; 1991
1991-02-01
Conference paper
English
Knee , Leg , Injuries , Frontal collisions , Foot , Torso , Vehicle drivers , Restraint systems , Instrument panels
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