Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine
  • Year: 2009
  • Volume: 31
  • Issue: 2

Interpretation of nature of injuries in a healed wound – Some important reflections

  • Author:
  • S. P. Garg, D. K. Mishra, C. Jain
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 139 to 141

Department of Forensic Medicine, S. S. Medical College, Rewa, (MP).

*Corresponding author

Abstract

Medicolegal injury report and scientific inferences drawn on its basis form a strong foundation for legal interpretation. With rapid growth in transportation, victims receive immediate treatment and leads to healing of such wounds. But lot many a times routine examination fail to differentiate the manner, especially if the wound is in the stage of healing. Two case reports are discussed in light of such circumstances.

Keywords

Recent scar, self inflicted injury, fabricated wound, incised wound