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Use of Glue Gun in Forensic Anthropology and Pathologic Bone Reconstruction Cases
Stephens, BG
Chief medical examiner and forensic anthropologist, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, CA

Heglar, R
Chief medical examiner and forensic anthropologist, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, CA

(Received 5 February 1988; accepted 31 May 1988)

Abstract

Fragmented “wet” bone material can be rapidly reconstructed with a minimum amount of specimen preparation using hot melt adhesives and commercially available electric glue guns. The reconstruction of fragmented bone aids in the analysis and interpretation of extensive trauma cases.

Keywords:
physical anthropology, pathology and biology, musculoskeletal system, fragmented skeletal material, glue gun, hot melt adhesive

Paper ID: JFS12656J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12656J
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