Injury Mechanism of Scaphoid Fracture：Forensic Analysis of 43 Cases
10.3969/j.issn.1004-5619.2015.02.011
- VernacularTitle:43例手舟骨骨折成伤机制的法医学分析
- Author:
Yu DU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
forensic medicine;
fractures,bone;
scaphoid bone;
injury mechanism
- From:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
2015;(2):123-125
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the key points of injury mechanism of scaphoid fracture in forensic ex-pertise and to provide the references for forensic practices. Methods Forty-three cases of injury mecha-nismidentification of scaphoid fracture were selected from2007 to 2011 in Institute of Forensic Evi-dence, Chinese Criminal Police Academy. Following aspects were analyzed:missed diagnosis and misdi-agnosis at first visit, fracture classifications, accompanying injuries and mechanismof injury. Results The rates of missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis were high in the cases of scaphoid fractures, most common in the fracture of the waist. The disagreement on mechanismof injury was whether it was due to direct impact or indirect effect by falling. Conclusion wrist hyperextension due to fall with palmimpact on the ground was the main cause of scaphoid fracture.
