IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-1-17663 Original Research Paper ANALYSIS OF EJECTION INJURY OF SPINE IN AVIATORS Sridhar M S Dr. Dr Punyashlok Biswal Dr. January 2019 8 1 01 02 ABSTRACT

 Aviators present a unique subgroup of population who are subject to abnormal and complex biodynamic forces and loads which are super–added to the normal physiological loads on the spine. These complex biodynamic forces are more pronounced, when an aviator ejects from an aircraft. Successful management of these cases requires proper understanding of the complex physiology that the vertebral column of the fighter pilots is subjected to. This paper brings out the data of ejection spinal injuries and correlates the injuries with the known spinal biodynamics with ejection forces. The paper also discusses the implications of spinal biodynamics on determining the fighter pilot’s flying fitness in future