Mechanical properties of the cranial meninges: a systematic review

DR Walsh, Z Zhou, X Li, J Kearns… - Journal of …, 2021 - liebertpub.com
The meninges are membranous tissues that are pivotal in maintaining homeostasis of the
central nervous system. Despite the importance of the cranial meninges in nervous system …

Mechanical properties of human dura mater in tension–an analysis at an age range of 2 to 94 years

J Zwirner, M Scholze, JN Waddell, B Ondruschka… - Scientific reports, 2019 - nature.com
Realistic human head models are of great interest in traumatic brain injury research and in
the forensic pathology courtroom and teaching. Due to a lack of biomechanical data, the …

[HTML][HTML] Material properties of human brain tissue suitable for modelling traumatic brain injury

DB MacManus, M Ghajari - Brain Multiphysics, 2022 - Elsevier
Finite element (FE) brain models have revolutionised research on the biomechanics of
traumatic brain injury (TBI). The accuracy and reliability of results arising from brain models …

Histologic comparison of the dura mater among species

A Kinaci, W Bergmann, RLAW Bleys… - Comparative …, 2020 - ingentaconnect.com
The biocompatibility, biodegradation, feasibility, and efficacy of medical devices like dural
sealants and substitutes are often evaluated in various animal models. However, none of …

Biomechanical characterization of human dura mater

D De Kegel, J Vastmans, H Fehervary… - Journal of the …, 2018 - Elsevier
A reliable computational model of the human head is necessary for better understanding of
the physical mechanisms of traumatic brain injury (TBI), car-crash investigation …

Mechanical characterisation of the human dura mater, falx cerebri and superior sagittal sinus

DR Walsh, AM Ross, DT Newport, Z Zhou, J Kearns… - Acta biomaterialia, 2021 - Elsevier
The cranial meninges have been shown to play a pivotal role in traumatic brain injury
mechanopathology. However, while the mechanical response of the brain and its many …

[HTML][HTML] Biofidelic finite element modelling of brain trauma: Importance of the scalp in simulating head impact

A Trotta, JM Clark, A McGoldrick, MD Gilchrist… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Finite element head models represent a valuable tool to investigate brain injury due to head
impacts. A biofidelic model is, therefore, necessary to obtain accurate and realistic results …

Proteomic interrogation of the meninges reveals the molecular identities of structural components and regional distinctions along the CNS axis

E Santorella, JL Balsbaugh, S Ge, P Saboori… - Fluids and Barriers of …, 2023 - Springer
The meninges surround the brain and spinal cord, affording physical protection while also
serving as a niche of neuroimmune activity. Though possessing stromal qualities, its …

Regional mechanical and biochemical properties of the porcine cortical meninges

DR Walsh, AM Ross, S Malijauskaite, BD Flanagan… - Acta biomaterialia, 2018 - Elsevier
The meninges are pivotal in protecting the brain against traumatic brain injury (TBI), an
ongoing issue in most mainstream sports. Improved understanding of TBI biomechanics and …

[HTML][HTML] Morpho-mechanical mapping of human dura mater microstructure

JA Niestrawska, M Rodewald, C Schultz, E Quansah… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2023 - Elsevier
The human dura mater is known to impact vastly traumatic brain injury mechanopathology.
In spite of this involvement, dura mater is typically neglected in computational and physical …