The Stereotactical Phenomena in Traumatic Brain Injury Biomechanics: Diffuse Axonal Injury and Concussion

Dr. C. OBREJA
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Current Biomechanical Theories
The Stereotactical Theory
Discussion and Conclusion