Trauma Biomechanics Accidental injury in traffic and sports

Trauma biomechanics uses the principles of mechanics to study the response and tolerance level of biological tissues under extreme loading conditions. Through an understanding of mechanical factors that influence the function and structure of human tissues, countermeasures can be developed to allevi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Schmitt, Kai-Uwe, Niederer, Peter F. (Author), Muser, Markus H. (Author), Walz, Felix (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2010, 2010
Edition:3rd ed. 2010
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Methods in Trauma Biomechanics
  • Head Injuries
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Thoracic Injuries
  • Abdominal Injuries
  • Injuries of the Pelvis and the Lower Extremities
  • Injuries of the Upper Extremities
  • Impairment and injuries resulting from chronic mechanical exposure
  • Solutions to exercises