Inertially-Induced Cervical Spine Injuries in the Pediatric Population

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• Tara Moore - Exponent, Inc
• Michael Prange - Exponent, Inc
• Catherine Corrigan - Exponent, Inc

Topic

• Anthropometric test devices
• Frontal collisions
• Injuries

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