Non-Linear Device Head Coupling and Temporal Delays in Large Animal Acceleration Models of Traumatic Brain Injury.

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Title: Non-Linear Device Head Coupling and Temporal Delays in Large Animal Acceleration Models of Traumatic Brain Injury.
Authors: Mayer, Andrew R., Ling, Josef M., Patton, Declan A., Stephenson, David D., Dodd, Andrew B., Dodd, Rebecca J., Rannou-Latella, Julie G., Smith, Douglas H., Johnson, Victoria E., Cullen, D. Kacy, Meier, Timothy B., Kinsler, Rachel E.
Source: Annals of Biomedical Engineering; Jun2022, Vol. 50 Issue 6, p728-739, 12p
Abstract: Accurate characterization of head kinematics following an external blow represents a fundamental aspect of traumatic brain injury (TBI) research. The majority of previous large animal studies have assumed an equivalent relationship between the device delivering the impulsive load and subsequent head kinematics rather than performing direct measurement (sensors or videography). The current study therefore examined factors affecting device/head coupling kinematics in an acceleration TBI model. Experiment 1 indicated ~ 50% reduction in peak angular velocity for swine head relative to the device, with an approximate doubling in temporal duration. The peak angular velocity for the head was not significantly altered by variations in restraint device (straps vs. cables), animal positioning or body mass. In Experiment 2, reducing the impulsive load by 32% resulted in only a 14% reduction in angular velocity of the head (approximately 69% head/device coupling ratio), with more pronounced differences qualitatively observed for angular momentum. A temporal delay was identified in initial device/head coupling, potentially a result of soft tissue deformation. Finally, similar head kinematics were obtained regardless of mounting the sensor directly to the skull or through the scalp (Experiment 3). Current findings highlight the importance of direct measurement of head kinematics for future studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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ISSN:00906964
DOI:10.1007/s10439-022-02953-w
Published in:Annals of Biomedical Engineering
Language:English