Simulated brain strains resulting from falls differ between concussive events of young children and adults.

This study examined peak and cumulative brain strain from 20 cases of concussion in both young children and adults using physical reconstructions and finite element modelling of the brain response to impacts. The child group showed lower impact kinematics as well as strain metrics. Results suggest children may suffer concussive injuries with lower brain strains compared to adults. PMID: 32207335 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32207335?dopt=Abstract

Source: Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering - March 23, 2020 Category: Biomedical Engineering Authors: Koncan D, Gilchrist M, Vassilyadi M, Hoshizaki TB Tags: Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin Source Type: research