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International Journal of Legal Medicine
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10.01.2022 | Original Article

CT-based evaluation of the acetabulum for age estimation in an Indian population

verfasst von: Varsha Warrier, Tanuj Kanchan, Pawan Kumar Garg, Shilpi Gupta Dixit, Kewal Krishan, Rutwik Shedge

Erschienen in: International Journal of Legal Medicine | Ausgabe 3/2022

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Abstract

Age estimation constitutes an important aspect of forensic research, investigation and human identification. For the purpose of age estimation, various markers within the skeletal framework are employed. Degenerative morphological changes in the skeleton can be used for age estimation in adults. Amongst the various bones, age-progressive changes in the innominate bone are of particular significance in age estimation. Within the pelvis, the acetabulum presents as a durable and well-preserved evidence, characteristic manifestations of which can be employed for age estimation. The present study aimed at a CT-based evaluation of acetabular changes for the purpose of age estimation in an Indian population. CT images of 250 individuals aged 10–88 years were scrutinized according to the features defined in the Calce method of acetabular age estimation. Scores were allotted to the various features and a cumulative score was calculated. No significant bilateral and sex differences were observed. Significant correlation was obtained between the scores for these defined characteristics and the chronological age of individuals. Population-specific regression models were generated for age estimation. The scoring method devised in the present research requires further validation as it represents a new tool for age estimation in medico-legal cases.
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Metadaten
Titel
CT-based evaluation of the acetabulum for age estimation in an Indian population
verfasst von
Varsha Warrier
Tanuj Kanchan
Pawan Kumar Garg
Shilpi Gupta Dixit
Kewal Krishan
Rutwik Shedge
Publikationsdatum
10.01.2022
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
International Journal of Legal Medicine / Ausgabe 3/2022
Print ISSN: 0937-9827
Elektronische ISSN: 1437-1596
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00414-021-02757-y

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