The Influence of Fall Direction and Hip Protector on Fracture Risk: FE Model Predictions Driven by Experimental Data

Hip fractures in older adults, which often lead to lasting impairments and an increased risk of mortality, are a major public health concern. Hip fracture risk is multi-factorial, affected by the risk of falling, the load acting on the femur, and the load the femur can withstand. This study investig...

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Published in:	Annals of biomedical engineering 2022-03, Vol.50 (3), p.278-290
Main Authors:	Galliker, Ellie S., Laing, Andrew C., Ferguson, Stephen J., Helgason, Benedikt, Fleps, Ingmar
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Subjects:	Accidental Falls - prevention & control Biochemistry Biological and Medical Physics Biomechanical Phenomena Biomedical and Life Sciences Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering Biomedicine Biophysics Classical Mechanics Computer Simulation Femur Finite Element Analysis Finite element method Fractures Fragility Hip Hip Fractures - prevention & control Humans Impact velocity Mathematical models Mortality risk Older people Original Original Article Pressure Protective Devices - standards Protective equipment Protectors Public health Risk Stress, Mechanical
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