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Michael Bottlang1, Alexandra Rouhier2, Stanley Tsai2

  • 1Biomechanics Laboratory, Legacy Research Institute, Portland, OR, 97232, USA. mbottlan@lhs.org.

Annals of Biomedical Engineering
|July 26, 2019
PubMed
Summary

New bicycle helmets with rotation-damping systems show varied effectiveness in reducing traumatic brain injury (TBI). Some significantly lower rotational acceleration and brain strain, while others offer no benefit or even increase injury risk.

Keywords:
Bicycle helmetBrain injuryConcussionImpact testingOblique impactRotation-damping systemRotational accelerationSlip liner

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