Stable finite element algorithms for analysing the vertebral artery

The research described in this thesis began with a single long-term objective: modelling of the vertebral artery during chiropractic manipulation of the cervical spine. Although chiropractic treatment has become prevalent, the possible correlation between neck manipulation and subsequent stroke in p...

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Main Author: Coley, Lisa M.
Other Authors: Sumner, D.
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: University of Saskatchewan 2009
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Online Access:http://library.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-09182009-142812/