Citation

Hardy WN, Schneider LW, Reed MP, Ricci LL. Proc. Stapp Car Crash Conf. 1997; 41: 131-148.

Affiliation

Univ of Michigan, MI, USA

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Society of Automotive Engineers SAE)

DOI

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Abstract

The factors that influence airbag-induced upper-extremity injuries sustained by drivers were investigated. Seven cadavers were used in 19 direct-forearm interaction static deployments. Forearm fracture was analyzed with respect to time of airbag deployment, distal forearm speed, airbag-module-to-forearm spacing, bone mineral content, and upper-extremity mass. Results suggested that airbag-module-to-forearm spacing has a substantial influence on airbag-induced upper-extremity injuries sustained by drivers. The increased initial spacing which reduces the speeds achieved by the distal forearm results to potentially mitigating injuries.