| About the author: |
G. A. Huseynova |
| Heading |
CLINICAL MEDICINE |
| Type of article |
Scentific article |
| Annotation |
The main purpose of the study was to analyze the biomechanical conditions of intracranial injuries caused by a fall from “own height”. The study was based on the analysis of forensic medical examination materials, examination data, and a preliminary investigation of 190 people falling to the surface from their “own height”. The victims were divided into 6 age groups (<20, 20‒29, 30‒29, 40‒49, 50‒59, and ≥60). Intracranial trauma was identified in 97 individuals (51.1 %). It was found that both isolated and combined intracranial trauma was registered predominantly in the age group ≥60. The analysis of the obtained results shows that in all falls onto the surface, the brain, its membranes, and blood vessels are damaged. Thus, the study of biomechanical conditions leading to damage to intracranial structures will significantly increase the objectivity of forensic experts' conclusions about the mechanisms and circumstances of craniocerebral injuries resulting from falls “own height”. |
| Tags |
fall from height,cranial fracture,intracranial injury,mortality |
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| Publication of the article |
«World of Medicine and Biology» №4(90), 2024 year, 038-042 pages, index UDK 617.51-001.1:343:61 |
| DOI |
10.26724/2079-8334-2024-4-90-38-42 |
