Lower extremity injuries in frontal crashes : injuries, locations, AIS and contacts.

Author(s)
Huelke, D.F. Compton, T.W. & Compton, C.P.
Year
Abstract

Frontal crashes (11-1 o'clock) were reviewed from the National Accident Severity Study file (NASS) for years 1980-87. Adult drivers and front right passengers, with lower extremity injuries of the pelvis, thigh, knee, leg or ankle/foot were reviewed. Analysis of age differences, injury contacts, and effectiveness of the 3-point restraint system were studied. Unrestrained drivers have a higher frequency of knee injuries than passengers, fewer leg injuries than passengers and both have the same frequency of ankle/foot injuries. Older unbelted drivers have more injuries to the pelvis, leg, and ankle/foot region than do young drivers. Passengers have more leg injuries. The instrument panel is the major contact for most of the lower extremity injuries. Lap/shoulder belts significantly reduce lower extremity injury frequency.

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C 509 (In: C 500 [electronic version only]) /84 / IRRD 841567
Source

In: Frontal crash safety technologies for the 90's : proceedings of the International Congress and Exposition, Detroit, Michigan, February 25 - March 1, 1991, SAE technical paper 910811, p. 99-104, 27 ref.

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