Comparison of impact energy absorbance by various combinations of hip protector and flooring material

Conclusions:
The study showed that the effective selection and implementation of hip protectors in homes and care facilities must include the consideration of flooring type. The identification of peak deceleration rates also will inform the future development of multi-material protective aids.

Source: Current Orthopaedic Practice - October 22, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research