Manual strangulation: Experimental approach to the genesis of hyoid bone fractures

Lebreton-Chakour, C.; Godio‐Raboutet, Yves; Torrents, Romain; Chaumoître, Kathia; Boval, C.; Bartoli, Christophe; Adalian, Pascal; Piercecchi-Marti, Marie-Dominique; Thollon, Lionel

doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2013.02.014

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“…In contrast, in their experimental study, Lebreton-Chakour et al. [ 115 ] found no difference between fused and non-fused bones in the tendency to fracture. However, hyoid fracture was less likely in individuals of general young age, slight build, with long hyoid length and with a small hyoid angle.…”

Section: Causesmentioning

confidence: 87%

Anthropological analysis of trauma in throat bone and cartilage: A review

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Cordero

et al. 2020

Forensic Science International: Synergy

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In their analysis of recovered human remains, forensic anthropologists encounter structures of the throat (hyoid bone, thyroid cartilage/bone, cricoid cartilage/bone) that may present evidence of trauma. The recent published literature provides guidelines for the detection and interpretation of fractures in these tissues. Such traumatic injury frequently is associated with victims of hanging and strangulation, but many other causes have been recognized. Although the hyoid is not always recovered in skeletonized remains, it can reveal evidence of perimortem trauma and must be interpreted appropriately.

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Section: Causesmentioning

confidence: 87%

Anthropological analysis of trauma in throat bone and cartilage: A review

Ubelaker

Cordero

et al. 2020

Forensic Science International: Synergy

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“…Hyoid bone fractures mostly occur in cases of hanging, manual strangulation, and drowning [1,14]. These fractures may occasionally be due to direct blunt trauma [15].…”

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An Extremely Rare Isolated Hyoid Bone Fracture in a Patient Involved in a Traffic Accident

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Hyoid fractures in victims of strangulation and hanging are well defined. Nevertheless, an isolated hyoid bone fracture caused by blunt neck trauma is extremely rare and accounts for only 0.002% of all fractures. The diagnosis of a patient with a hyoid bone fracture can be difficult. This type of fracture may go unseen during a physical examination, causing a life-threatening airway obstruction. We present a case of a young male with an isolated fracture of the hyoid bone induced by direct blunt neck trauma. The patient complained of anterior neck pain. A physical examination revealed tenderness in the neck, but no respiratory distress or limited range of motion of the neck was detected. A cervical computed tomography scan revealed a bony fracture involving the right greater horn of the hyoid bone with adjacent soft tissue swelling. A hyoid bone fracture should be considered when neck tenderness and pain are detected following blunt trauma to the neck region.

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“…Neck injuries observed in autopsy cases are typically the result of blunt force injuries due to sharp force trauma (24), athletic activities (25, 26), hanging (27, 28), falls from variable heights (29), vomiting (30), and strangulation (13). It is the purview of the forensic pathologist to determine the cause of death.…”

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The Laryngohyoid Complex in Medicolegal Death Investigations

Pinto

2016

Academic Forensic Pathology

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The laryngohyoid complex, composed of the hyoid bone and laryngeal cartilages, can be of interest in the autopsy setting, particularly when injuries are observed. Analysis of trauma to this structure can assist in establishing cause and manner of death. In many situations, the forensic anthropologist, with their expertise in analyzing bone and cartilage trauma, can assist in analyzing trauma to this complex. Although researchers have tried to study the relationships between causes of trauma to the osseocartilaginous structure and the observed injury pattern, they have not been successful in identifying unique signatures associated with different causes of trauma. This is because different causes can result in the same or similar injury patterns. In addition, variation due to growth and development or due to remote injury may change the structure's biomechanical response. The goal of this paper is to address issues that a forensic pathologist may encounter when assessing potential trauma to the osseocartilaginous structures of the laryngohyoid complex; in particular, it focuses on anatomical variants and trauma resulting from various causes.

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Manual strangulation: Experimental approach to the genesis of hyoid bone fractures

Cited by 24 publications

References 14 publications

Anthropological analysis of trauma in throat bone and cartilage: A review

Anthropological analysis of trauma in throat bone and cartilage: A review

An Extremely Rare Isolated Hyoid Bone Fracture in a Patient Involved in a Traffic Accident

The Laryngohyoid Complex in Medicolegal Death Investigations

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