Geometrical properties of the human child cervical spine with a focus on the c1 vertebra.

Conclusions: These early nonlinear and nonuniform age- and local geometry-specific variations should be considered in human finite element models for an accurate transfer of the external load from the atlas to the subaxial spine and to improve their fidelity and biomechanical capabilities.
PMID: 24372501 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - January 3, 2014 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Yoganandan N, Pintar FA, Lew SM, Rao RD Tags: Traffic Inj Prev Source Type: research