Previous studies in both fields of automotive safety and orthopedic surgery have hypothesized that immobilization of the shoulder caused by the shoulder injury could be related to multiple rip fractures, which are frequently life threatening. Therefore, for more effective occupant protection, it is important to understand the relationship between shoulder injury and multiple rip fractures in side impact. The purpose of the study is to develop a finite element model of the human shoulder in order to understand this relationship. The shoulder model included three bones (the humerus, scapula and clavicle) and major ligaments and muscles around the shoulder. The model also included approaches to represent bone fractures and joint dislocations. The relationships between shoulder injury and immobilization of the shoulder are discussed using model responses for lateral shoulder impact. It is also discussed how the injury can be related to multiple rip fractures.


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    Title :

    Development of a finite element model of the human shoulder to investigate the mechanical responses and injuries in side impact


    Additional title:

    Entwicklung eines Finite-Elemente-Modells der menschlichen Schulter zur Analyse mechanischer Reaktionen und Verletzungen bei Seitenaufprall


    Contributors:
    Iwamoto, M. (author) / Miki, K. (author) / Yang, K.H. (author)


    Publication date :

    2001


    Size :

    10 Seiten, 12 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 32 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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