Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP190101209]Researchers: Claire Jones (Chief Investigator) , John Costi (Chief Investigator) , Prof Brian Freeman (Chief Investigator) , ARC Linkage Grant LP1701000985 (Funded by) , Peter Cripton (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Elucidating the mechanics of facet dislocation and fracture in the neck. This project aims to address shortcomings in understanding the mechanics of neck trauma. Understanding the mechanical factors leading to cervical facet dislocation and fracture is necessary to improve injury prevention strategies and their assessment. This project expects to generate new knowledge in the area of spinal injury biomechanics, developing and using new experimental techniques. The project expects to provide knowledge necessary to improve crash test dummy design, associated injury criteria, and computational models, which provide the potential for improved injury prevention measures and methods for assessing existing and new technologies. The anticipated benefits of this project will be significant in reducing the personal and economic burden of spinal injuries.
Funding Amount $537,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP190101209
- ARC : DP190101209