Journal of Forensic Research

Gakhar GK

Publications

• Research Article
  Determining the Ossification Status of Sternal End of the Clavicle using CT and Digital X-ray: A Comparative Study
  Author(s): Gakhar GK, Gupta V, Jasuja OP and Khandelwal NGakhar GK, Gupta V, Jasuja OP and Khandelwal N
  
  Objective: Age criterion in case of livings plays an important role in clarifying the issues concerning legal and social aspect. An additional assessment of medial clavicular epiphysis by X-ray or CT examination helps in criminal proceedings to ascertain the age of suspect above 18 years, if skeletal development of hand is complete. A comparative study was conducted using two radiological techniques i.e. digital Radiography and CT scan to find out the preferred technique for finding the accurate clavicular ossification status for forensic age diagnostics in living subjects above 18 years of age. Material and method: CT scan images and digital X-rays of a patient population of 100 individuals falling in the age group of 13-30 years (originally preformed for their respective diagnostic purpose) were retrospectively examined for finding the ossificat.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7145.1000223

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