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Dynamic simulation of the leg in torsion.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6425299     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This paper analytically investigates the dynamic response of the leg in torsion with application to snow ski injuries. A biomechanical model of the leg system is developed and injury mechanisms to the ankle, knee and tibia are presented. The objective is to determine how torsional leg system dynamics influence injuries to the ankle, knee and tibia under impulse loading. The results of the study indicate that ankle, knee and tibial injuries exhibit identical dynamic behavior which is characteristic of a single degree-of-freedom system. In addition, analysis of the injury response to flexible vs rigid thigh tissue shows that the above results are not especially sensitive to flesh effects. Finally, a release decision algorithm for implementation in actively controlled ski bindings is presented.
Authors:
L K Dorius; M L Hull
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of biomechanics     Volume:  17     ISSN:  0021-9290     ISO Abbreviation:  J Biomech     Publication Date:  1984  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1984-06-19     Completed Date:  1984-06-19     Revised Date:  2009-11-11    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0157375     Medline TA:  J Biomech     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Ankle Injuries
Athletic Injuries
Biomechanics
Humans
Knee Injuries
Leg Injuries / physiopathology*
Mathematics
Models, Biological
Skiing
Tibia / injuries
Torsion Abnormality

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