@article{ref1,
title="Biomechanical Investigation of Airbag-Induced Upper-Extremity Injuries",
journal="Proceedings: Stapp Car Crash Conference",
year="1997",
author="Hardy, Warren N. and Schneider, Lawrence W. and Reed, Matthew P. and Ricci, LL",
volume="41",
number="",
pages="131-148",
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.<p />",
language="",
issn="0585-086X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}