TY - JOUR PY - 2004// TI - The science and design of head protection in sport JO - Neurosurgery A1 - Hoshizaki, T. B. A1 - Brien, Susan E. SP - 956 EP - 967 VL - 55 IS - 4 N2 - We review the relationship between science, testing standards, and helmet design to provide an understanding of how helmets protect the brain. Research describing the mechanisms of injury, resulting types of brain injuries, and characteristics of helmet protection are reviewed. The article is designed to describe the state of the relationship between science and helmet performance. LA - SN - 0148-396X UR - http://dx.doi.org/ ID - ref1 ER -