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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Characteristics of bone injuries resulting from knife wounds incised with different forces |
Author: | Humphrey, C. Kumaratilake, J. Henneberg, M. |
Citation: | Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2017; 62(6):1445-1451 |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Issue Date: | 2017 |
ISSN: | 0022-1198 1556-4029 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Caitlin Humphrey, Jaliya Kumaratilake and Maciej Henneberg |
Abstract: | The aim of this research was to experimentally determine the characteristics of incised bone wounds, which are commonly found in defense injuries. A specially constructed pivoting arm device was used to inflict wounds with controlled forces and direction. Five knives were selected to inflict the wounds on porcine forelimbs. Eight incised wounds were made per knife per force. A larger knife and a greater force caused longer and wider bone wounds. Comparisons of individual knives at the two forces produced varying results in the bone wounds. A correlation was seen between the force and the length (r = 0.69), width (r = 0.63), and depth (r = 0.57) of bone wounds. Serrated-edge and nonserrated knives can be distinguished from the appearance of the wound. The outcomes may be applicable in forensic investigations to ascertain the forces associated with incised wounds and identify the specific knife used. |
Keywords: | Forensic science; trauma; force; incised wounds; knife wound; sharp force trauma |
Rights: | © 2017 American Academy of Forensic Sciences |
DOI: | 10.1111/1556-4029.13467 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.13467 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 3 Medicine publications |
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