@article{ref1,
title="A finite element approach and experiments to assess the effectiveness of hip protectors",
journal="Technology and health care",
year="2004",
author="Schmitt, K-u and Spierings, A. B. and Derler, S.",
volume="12",
number="1",
pages="43-49",
abstract="The potential of hip protectors to prevent femur fracture is addressed in this study. A mechanical model of the human hip was developed and used to perform impact tests with different types of hip protectors. In addition a finite element model of the test device was established which allows simulations of the impact tests. The different principles of energy-shunting systems and energy-absorbing systems were demonstrated. Furthermore misplacement of a hip protector can be simulated. Hence the FE model was shown to be a suitable tool for future hip protector design.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0928-7329",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}