Purpose:The current study aimed to assess the protective performance of helmets equipped with multidirectional impact protection system(MIPS)under various oblique impact loads.Methods:Initially,a finite element model of a bicycle helmet with MIPS was developed based on thescanned geometric parameters of an actual bicycle helmet.Subsequently,the validity of model wasconfirmed using the KASK WG11 oblique impact test method.Three different impact angles(30°,45°,and 60°)and 2 varying impact speeds(5 m/s and 8 m/s)were employed in oblique tests to evaluateprotective performance of MIPS in helmets,focusing on injury assessment parameters such as peaklinear acceleration(PLA)and peak angular acceleration(PAA)of the head.Results:The results demonstrated that in all impact simulations,both assessment parameters werelower during impact for helmets equipped with MIPS compared to those without.The PAA wasconsistently lower in the MIPS helmet group,whereas the difference in PLA was not significant in the noMIPS helmet group.For instance,at an impact velocity of 8 m/s and a 30°inclined anvil,the MIPS helmetgroup exhibited a PAA of 3225 rad/s^(2) and a PLA of 281 g.In contrast,the no-MIPS helmet group displayeda PAA of 8243 rad/s^(2) and a PLA of 292 g.Generally,both PAA and PLA parameters decreased with theincrease of anvil angles.At a 60°anvil angles,PAA and PLA values were 664 rad/s^(2) and 20.7 g,respectively,reaching their minimum.Conclusion:The findings indicated that helmets incorporating MIPS offer enhanced protection againstvarious oblique impact loads.When assessing helmets for oblique impacts,the utilization of larger angleanvils and rear impacts might not adequately evaluate protective performance during an impact event.These findings will guide advancements in helmet design and the refinement of oblique impact testprotocols.
With the continuous development of the oblique photography technique, it has been used more and more widely in the field of geological disasters. It can quickly obtain the three-dimensional(3D) real scene model of dangerous mountainous areas under the premise of ensuring the safety of personnel while restoring the real geographic information as much as possible. However, geological disaster areas are often accompanied by many adverse factors such as cliffs and dense vegetation. Based on this, the paper introduced the flight line design of oblique photogrammetry, analyzed the multi-platform data fusion processing, studied the multi-period data dynamic evaluation technology and proposed the application methods of data acquisition, early warning, disaster assessment and decision management suitable for geological disaster identification through the analysis of actual cases, which will help geologists to plan and control geological work more scientifically and rationally, improve work efficiency and reduce the potential personnel safety hazards in the process of geological survey, to offer technical support to the application of oblique photogrammetry in geological disaster identification and decision making and provide the scientific basis for personal and property safety protection and later-stage geological disaster management in disaster areas.
BACKGROUND Indirect decompression is one of the potential benefits of anterior reconstruction in patients with spinal stenosis.On the other hand,the reported rate of revision surgery after indirect decompression highlights the necessity of working out prediction models for the radiographic results of indirect decompression with assessing their clinical relevance.AIM To assess factors that influence radiographic and clinical results of the indirect decompression in patients with stenosis of the lumbar spine.METHODS This study is a single-center cross-sectional evaluation of 80 consecutive patients(17 males and 63 females)with lumbar spinal stenosis combined with the instability of the lumbar spinal segment.Patients underwent single level or bisegmental spinal instrumentation employing oblique lumbar interbody fusion(OLIF)with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation.Radiographic results of the indirect decompression were assessed using computerized tomography,while MacNab scale was used to assess clinical results.RESULTS After indirect decompression employing anterior reconstruction using OLIF,the statistically significant increase in the disc space height,vertebral canal square,right and left lateral canal depth were detected(Р<0.0001).The median(M)relative vertebral canal square increase came toМ=24.5%with 25%-75%quartile border(16.3%;33.3%)if indirect decompression was achieved by restoration of the segment height.In patients with the reduction of the upper vertebrae slip,the median of the relative increase in vertebral canal square accounted for 49.5%with 25%-75%quartile border(2.35;99.75).Six out of 80 patients(7.5%)presented with unsatisfactory results because of residual nerve root compression.The critical values for lateral recess depth and vertebral canal square that were associated with indirect decompression failure were 3 mm and 80 mm2 respectively.CONCLUSION Indirect decompression employing anterior reconstruction is achieved by the increase in disc height along the posterior boarder and reduction of the
Andrey E BokovSvetlana Y KalininaMingiyan I KhaltyrovAlexandr P SaifullinAnatoliy A Bulkin
