title: Use of High-Speed X ray and Video to Analyze Distal Radius Fracture Pathomechanics.
abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the failure sequence of the distal radius during a simulated fall onto an outstretched hand using cadaver forearms and high-speed X ray and video systems. This apparatus records the beginning and propagation of bony failure, ultimately resulting in distal radius or forearm fracture. The effects of 3 different wrist guard designs are investigated using this system. Serving as a proof-of-concept analysis, this study supports this imaging technique to be used in larger studies of orthopedic trauma and protective devices and specifically for distal radius fractures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut Street, Room 516, College Building, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gutowski
authors.affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Temple University, 1947 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA.
authors.forename: Kurosh
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Darvish
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
authors.forename: Frederic E
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Liss
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
authors.forename: Asif M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Ilyas
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. Electronic address: christopher.jones@rothmaninstitute.com.
authors.forename: Christopher M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002102:Cadaver; D006801:Humans; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014741:Video Recording
keywords: Distal radius fracture; Fracture biomechanics; High-speed X ray; Video X ray; Wrist guard