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[Spleen trauma modeling by fine element analysis (a case from expert practice)].
S V Leonov1,2, P V Pinchuk1,3, I A Levandrovskaya1
1Main State Center for Forensic Medicine and Forensic Expertise, Moscow, Russia.
Sudebno-Meditsinskaia Ekspertiza
|May 20, 2021
Summary
Mathematical modeling using finite element analysis accurately reproduces spleen injury results. This method shows promise for integration into forensic medical examinations of deliberate injuries.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Medicine
- Biomechanical Engineering
- Computational Mechanics
Background:
- Spleen injuries present diagnostic challenges in forensic investigations.
- Establishing the mechanism of injury is crucial for legal proceedings.
- Current methods may lack precision in reconstructing injury dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the application of mathematical modeling for analyzing spleen injuries.
- To assess the efficacy of finite element analysis (FEA) in forensic contexts.
- To determine the potential of FEA for reconstructing injury circumstances.
Main Methods:
- Utilized finite element analysis (FEA) to create a mathematical model of spleen injury.
- Simulated injury scenarios based on established circumstances.
- Validated model outputs against known injury data.
Main Results:
- The developed mathematical model demonstrated high adequacy.
- FEA accurately reproduced the biomechanical outcomes of spleen injuries.
- The simulation results closely mirrored real-world injury patterns.
Conclusions:
- Mathematical modeling via FEA is a viable tool for forensic spleen injury analysis.
- This computational approach offers precise reconstruction of injury events.
- FEA holds significant potential for enhancing routine forensic expert practice.
