Insights into the effect of a craniotomy on the impact resistance of the skull

Insights into the mechanical interaction between an active cranial implant and the skull subjected to moderate impact loadings

“…Besides, an analysis was carried out on the stress absorption capacity of the silicone-based thermal paste covering the upper electronic board and filling the 4 mm-gap with the housing (alongside copper and graphite heat dissipators). Structuring the silicone-based thermal paste could allow to optimize its deformation capacities and therefore its energy dissipation, while keeping its original function as a heat exchanger (19). The simulations performed in the present study gave consistent results in comparison with the hammer tests.…”