Forensic investigation into head trauma in combat sports, blunt force homicides, and traditional martial arts

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q1 MEDICINE, LEGAL

Forensic science international Pub Date : 2024-10-31 DOI:10.1016/j.forsciint.2024.112269

Andreas Bourantanis , Konstantinos Katsos , Alexandros Samolis , Dimitrios Vlachodimitropoulos , George Troupis , Emmanouil I. Sakelliadis , Weijie W. Wang

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Abstract

Background

The analysis of circumstantial elements in post-mortem examinations is crucial for identifying perpetrators in unarmed close-range homicides. This study explores the forensic analysis of head trauma fatalities related to combat sports, blunt force trauma homicides, and traditional martial arts (TMA), aiming to bridge the gap between historical martial arts documentation and modern forensic pathology.

Materials and methods

Following PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic literature review and interdisciplinary analysis combining traditional forensic methods with the study of TMA manuscripts and consultations with martial arts experts.

Results

The research uncovered a high incidence of head injuries in combat sports and identified distinct injury patterns in blunt-force trauma homicides. In martial arts, lethal techniques targeting the cranial region were pinpointed. An algorithm was developed to differentiate between injuries from various sources effectively.

Conclusion

This study offers a framework to distinguish injuries from combat sports, homicides, and martial arts, improving diagnostic accuracy in forensic pathology. It advocates for a detailed protocol that considers the technical aspects of TMA and their forensic implications, enhancing the evaluation of head trauma cases in forensic investigations.

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对格斗运动、钝器杀人和传统武术中头部创伤的法医调查

背景分析尸体检验中的环境因素对于确定徒手近距离杀人案件中的犯罪者至关重要。本研究探讨了与格斗运动、钝器击伤凶杀案和传统武术（TMA）相关的头部创伤死亡案例的法医分析，旨在弥合历史武术文献与现代法医病理学之间的差距。材料与方法根据PRISMA指南，我们结合传统法医学方法、传统武术手稿研究和武术专家咨询，进行了系统的文献综述和跨学科分析。在武术中，针对颅骨区域的致命技术被精确定位。本研究提供了一个区分格斗运动、凶杀和武术伤害的框架，提高了法医病理学诊断的准确性。它提倡制定详细的规程，考虑 TMA 的技术方面及其对法医的影响，从而加强法医调查中对头部创伤病例的评估。

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Forensic science international 医学-医学：法

CiteScore

5.00

自引率

9.10%

发文量

285

审稿时长

49 days

期刊介绍： Forensic Science International is the flagship journal in the prestigious Forensic Science International family, publishing the most innovative, cutting-edge, and influential contributions across the forensic sciences. Fields include: forensic pathology and histochemistry, chemistry, biochemistry and toxicology, biology, serology, odontology, psychiatry, anthropology, digital forensics, the physical sciences, firearms, and document examination, as well as investigations of value to public health in its broadest sense, and the important marginal area where science and medicine interact with the law. The journal publishes: Case Reports Commentaries Letters to the Editor Original Research Papers (Regular Papers) Rapid Communications Review Articles Technical Notes.