Evaluation of Axonal Strain as a Predictor for Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries Using Finite Element Modeling

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• Chiara Giordano - KTH - Royal Institute of Technology
• Svein Kleiven - KTH - Royal Institute of Technology

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• Head injuries
• Injuries
• Nervous system
• Head

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