Journal Published Online: 01 July 2003
Volume 48, Issue 4

The Use of Thoracolumbar and Hip Joint Dysmorphism in Identification

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

A case of roentgenographic identification of a deceased person is presented. Comparison of antemortem and postmortem radiographs of the vertebral column and hip joint, for the purpose of identification, was based on the deceased medical history, and the fact the deceased was endentulous, and fingerprint comparison was not feasible. Evaluation of anatomical variants, due to the effects of degenerative disease, provided positive identification in a visually unidentifiable deceased person.

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Hulewicz, B
Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
Wilcher, GW
Western Sydney Area Health Service, Westmead, New Australia, Australia
Pages: 6
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Stock #: JFS2002405
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002405