Computational Modelling and Biomechanical Analysis of Age-Related Craniocerebral Injuries: Insights into Bridging Veins
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Abstract
The aim of this study is to explain the higher incidence of subdural haematomas in elderly people compared to young adult. This research addresses the phenomenon by developing two distinct numerical models of the human head, simulating individuals people aged 77 and 28, respectively. These models are methodically constructed based on medical imaging data acquired through collaboration with hospitals and subsequently verified through empirical experimentation. Studies have shown that the main factor that influences the vulnerability to bridging vein rupture in older adults is the degenerative processes of nervous tissue. The most visible structural damage was observed in the outflow cuff segment. This phenomenon can be primarily attributed to specific geometric parameters associated with this anatomical region. The presented research emphasises the importance of computational models in understanding the pathomechanics of brain structures. As a result of the analyses, it was proven that the neurodegenerative processes of the brain that occur with age are crucial in understanding the higher incidence of subdural haematomas in elderly people.
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OpenAlex topics: Automotive and Human Injury Biomechanics · Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances · Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
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Department of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Material and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zielona Gora, Prof. Szafrana 4, 65-516 Zielona Gora, Poland
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Lukasiewicza 7/9, 50-371 Wroclaw, Poland
Faculty of Sport Sciences, University School of Physical Education in Wrocław, Ignacego Jana Paderewskiego 35, 51-612 Wrocław, Poland
TEMA—Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
Department of Neurosurgery, Provincial Specialist Hospital in Legnica, Iwaszkiewicza 5, 59-220 Legnica, Poland
Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Hoene-Wrońskiego 13c, 58-376 Wroclaw, Poland
Funding
National Centre for Research and Development, Poland · BAFHTA
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