MEDICO-LEGAL APPLICATIONS OF FRACTURE HEMATOMA: REVIEW
M Gonashvili1, B Kilasonia1, R Chikhladze2
11Department of Forensic Medicine of Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia.
Georgian Medical News
|April 12, 2024
Summary
Fracture hematoma analysis is crucial in forensic medicine to distinguish antemortem (before death) from postmortem (after death) fractures. This vital tool aids in determining the timing of bone injuries for accurate forensic assessments.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Medicine
- Bone Biology
- Pathology
Background:
- Fracture hematoma formation is a critical biological response to bone injury.
- Differentiating antemortem from postmortem fractures is essential in forensic investigations.
- Current understanding of fracture hematoma in forensic contexts requires synthesis.
Conclusions:
- Fracture hematoma analysis is a vital forensic tool for determining injury vitality.
- Challenges include individual healing variations and postmortem changes.
- Further research is needed to refine interpretative frameworks for forensic hematoma analysis.


