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[Experimental cross-bow injury].

M Beran1, A Cyprianová, A Lysenková

  • 1Soudní lékarství Záchranné sluzby hl. m. Prahy.

Soudni Lekarstvi
|December 1, 1996
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Easily obtainable crossbows are increasingly causing injuries that mimic gunshot wounds. Precise recognition and description of these injuries are crucial due to their rising incidence.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic pathology
  • Traumatology
  • Ballistics

Context:

  • Increasing availability of easily obtainable crossbows.
  • Foreign literature reports crossbow injuries imitating gunshot wounds.
  • Lack of detailed reporting on crossbow injuries in Czech literature.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the rising incidence of crossbow-related injuries.
  • To describe the characteristics of injuries caused by target shooting arrowheads.
  • To emphasize the need for precise recognition of these injuries in forensic and medical contexts.

Summary:

  • Crossbow injuries, particularly those from target shooting arrows, can closely resemble gunshot wounds.
  • This mimicry poses diagnostic challenges, especially given the increasing accessibility of crossbows.

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  • Two recent attempted murder cases involving crossbows underscore the importance of this issue in the Czech Republic.

    • Impact:

    • Enhances understanding of weapon-related trauma.
    • Aids forensic and medical professionals in accurate injury identification.
    • Raises awareness of the potential for severe harm from readily available crossbows.