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J J Fitzpatrick

Publications and source records attributed to J J Fitzpatrick.

At least 73 records · Page 4Linked to original sources
PubMed1985

Shadow positioning technique: a method for postmortem identification.

Radiology is increasingly being used as a means of postmortem identification. We have devised a shadow positioning technique by which a postmortem radiograph of a skeletal part can exactly duplicate an antemortem radiograph, thus, faciliating identification by comparison of the antemortem and postmortem radiographs. The antemortem radiograph can be of any skeletal part and taken in any position.

Bone and Bones↗
PubMed1984

Role of radiology in human rights abuse.

Radiology is well established in forensic medicine. The traditional role for radiology includes the search for occult injuries and foreign bodies, namely bullets, and identification of injury patterns especially in aircraft accidents. Recently, a more important role has developed: that of identification. This report deals with experience based upon over 100 identifications. Age, sex, race, and height may be established from radiographs. Radiology also plays a role in the documentation of civil rights abuse. The various modes of radiology can document visceral and skeletal injury. Terminal events may be reconstructed.

Foreign Bodies↗