Cervical Spinal Injury from Repeated Exposures to Sustained Acceleration.
Abstract
Published articles and reports on current studies by several nations on cervical neck injury, spinal degeneration and related topics are reviewed and analyzed in detail in the first 11 chapters. In Chapter 12 the biomechanics of the cervical spine and predictive models on cervical injury from sustained G exposures are presented. Meta-analysis of 8 control-studies on the direct effects of sustained G exposures on cervical degeneration was performed and presented in Chapter 13. The statistical probability of a causal relationship was determined to be P < 0.001. In Chapter 14, this information was summarized and further developed into a model on the relationship between aging and sustained O exposures on cervical spinal degeneration. In this model, cervical spinal degeneration occurs with repeated exposures to sustained G and with aging. However because of the continuous and pervasive effects of aging, the pilot population and non-G exposed population (controls) are predicted to have the same levels of cervical degeneration later in life. Recommendations presented in the last chapter include the need for more research on this topic, the development of standardized nomenclature and databases, and specific considerations on the prevention and treatment of acute neck injuries.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA360499
Entities
People
- O. Hamalainen
- P. Kuronen
- R. Burton
- R. Hanada
- S. Tachibana
Organizations
- NATO Science and Technology Organization