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A biomechanical study of neck strength and impact dynamics on head and neck injury parameters [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioengineering and BiotechnologyIntroductionHead and neck injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI), are a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. It affects millions of people worldwide, from automobiles to sports to military personnel.
Rahid Zaman +6 more
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, 2003 Post-traumatic dizziness or vertigo is one of the major complaints following head (Davies and Luxon 1995; Luxon 1996) or whiplash injuries (Oosterveld et al. 1991), not only in adults but also in children (Fried 1980; Vartainen et al. 1985). It accounts for increasing numbers of medicolegal claims.
Thomas Brandt
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Neck Injury Comorbidity in Concussion-Related Emergency Department Visits: A Population-Based Study of Sex Differences Across the Life Span. [PDF]
J Womens Health (Larchmt), 2019 Background: The cervical spine region can be especially vulnerable to concurrent injury in concussion, with research suggesting that females may be at greater risk due to their weaker and anatomically distinct necks.
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Comparison of Neck Injury Criteria Values Across Human Body Models of Varying Complexity [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2020 Due to the severity and frequency of cervical spine injuries, the neck injury criterion (Nij) was developed to provide a quantitative relationship between forces and moments of the upper neck with accompanied injury risk. The present study was undertaken
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Penetrating neck injuries [PDF]
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 2007 The incidence of penetrating and lacerated neck injuries has been rising in recent decades largely because of urban violence. Injury to the neck frequently results in multiple regional injuries and in addition poses serious threat to vital structures in the neck.From 1999 to 2005, forty-two cases of penetrating neck injuries which were treated in our ...
B. Vishwanatha +4 more
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Penetrating neck injury by a sickle. [PDF]
Clin Case Rep, 2017 Key Clinical MessageCT scan is the most important investigation in patients with penetrating neck injury in which it can show the extent of internal injury which may be overlooked. Without CT scan being performed, one should not try to remove foreign body by just pulling blindly, as it can injure vital structures.
Parajuli R, Thapa S.
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A case of penetrating neck injury in zone II treated with combined endovascular and surgical management [PDF]
Acute Medicine & SurgeryBackground We report a case of zone II penetrating neck trauma with active bleeding in which endovascular treatment was performed prior to neck exploration to identify and control the bleeding point.
Youhei Nakamura +5 more
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Fatal cut-throat injury of the neck by kite string
Archives of Trauma Research, 2022 Flying kite is a common sport among children and even in the adult age group. Falls, cut wounds, head injuries, and fractures account for the bulk of accidents and injuries encountered while flying kites. Neck injury from a basic kite string is uncommon.
Santosh Kumar Swain
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Numerical Reconstruction of Cyclist Impact Accidents: Can Helmets Protect the Head-Neck of Cyclists?
Biomimetics, 2023 Cyclists are vulnerable road users and often suffer head-neck injuries in car–cyclist accidents. Wearing a helmet is currently the most prevalent protection method against such injuries.
Fang Wang +7 more
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Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 BackgroundNeck pain (NP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder among fighter pilots and has become a rising concern due to its detrimental impact on military combat effectiveness.
Fengyuan Yang +19 more
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