Ballistic Fractures: Indirect Fracture to Bone

Two mechanisms of injury, the temporary cavity and the sonic wave, have been proposed to produce indirect fractures as a projectile passes nearby in tissue. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the temporal relationship of pressure waves using strain gauge technology and high-speed video to elucidate whether the sonic wave, the temporary cavity, or both are responsible for the formation of indirect fractures. Dougherty, Paul J. MD; Sherman, Don MS; Dau, Nathan MS; Bir, Cynthia PhD. Journal of Trauma-Injury Infection & Critical Care: POST AUTHOR CORRECTIONS, 15 September 2011 PDF