Browsing Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering by Subject "Injury"
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Cervical Spine Segment Modeling at Traumatic Loading Levels for Injury Prediction
(University of Waterloo, 2012-03-21)Cervical spine injury can range from minor to severe or fatal, where severe injuries can result in incomplete or complete quadriplegia. There are close to 45,000 Canadians currently affected by paralysis due to traumatic ... -
The Effect of Sagittal Plane Mechanics on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Strain During Jump Landing
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-09)The Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important ligament in the knee. Non-contact ACL injuries are a common occurrence among athletes, leading to large financial burdens and long term physical concerns. The underlying ... -
Investigation of Blast Load Characteristics On Lung Injury
(University of Waterloo, 2010-03-31)In many parts of the world, civilians and peacekeepers are exposed to potentially serious injury from blasts and explosions. Providing insight into the trauma thresholds for blast injury is necessary for the development ... -
Primary Blast Injury of the Head: Numerical Prediction and Evaluation of Protection
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-30)The prevalence of injuries sustained from blast have been increasing over the past few decades due to the increasing use of Improvised Explosive Devices in areas where peacekeepers are deployed, as well as terrorist bombing ...