LOWER LIMB INJURIES OF TWO WHEELERS

This paper examines the specific mechanisms of two-wheeled vehicles crashes producing lower limb injuries (these constitute about one third of all motorcycle accident injuries), and offers designs of protective devices for the lower limb.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This paper was presented at the VIth International IRCOBI Conference on Biomechanics of Impacts, held 8,9,10 September 1981, Salon de Provence, France. Session on Two Wheelers.
• Corporate Authors:

  IRCOBI (International Research Council on the Biokinetics of Impacts)

  109 Avenue Salvador Allende
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• Authors:
  • Bourret, P
  • Sejourne, P
  • Orsoni, P
  • Cavallero, C
• Conference:
  • This paper was presented at the VIth International IRCOBI Conference on Biomechanics of Impacts, held 8,9,10 September 1981, Salon de Provence, France. Session on Two Wheelers.
• Publication Date: 1981-9

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures;
• Pagination: p. 206-218

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Energy absorption; Injuries; Kinematics; Leg; Protection; Safety engineering; Safety equipment; Two wheeled vehicles
• Uncontrolled Terms: Protective equipment
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00367707
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-033 175
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 30 1982 12:00AM