The utilization of incinerated hip and knee prostheses for identification

Berketa, John; Simpson, Ellie; Graves, Stephen; O’Donohue, Grace; Liu, Yen-Liang

doi:10.1007/s12024-015-9677-5

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“…Berketa et al. also studied the utility of hip and knee prosthetic devices for identification using national joint revision registries and company data 15. Simpsons et al.…”

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“…In countries such as Australia and the USA, the national associations of orthopaedic surgeons have established their own registry for device tracking. These registries are meant for follow-up of the patient, but they can be used for forensic identification 5,15. In India, the standard of quality and safety of medical devices are regulated by the Drug and Cosmetic Act 1940.…”

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Identification of skeletal remains by orthopaedic implant: A case report and brief review of the literature

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Establishing identity from skeletal remains is a challenging task for forensic experts. Identification in such cases can be achieved by dental records, post-mortem radiography and DNA profiling. However, these methods require additional data for comparisons. Positive identification can also be achieved using implanted medical devices. This is a rapid and inexpensive method, as long as a central database is maintained for effective tracking of such devices. We present a case report in which identity was established from skeletal remains using information furnished on the implanted metallic dynamic hip screw and side plate. This case report discusses the legal scenario in India and globally with regard to medical devices and their utility for forensic application. It emphasises the need for legal provision relating to medical devices in India, which would compel the manufacturer to use unique identification numbers for each medical device and to maintain a person-specific database.

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“…Berketa et al. also studied the utility of hip and knee prosthetic devices for identification using national joint revision registries and company data 15. Simpsons et al.…”

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Identification of skeletal remains by orthopaedic implant: A case report and brief review of the literature

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“…The alternate use of orthopedic implants and dental records for disaster victim identification (DVI) is a wellknown technique in forensic science that has been used for decades (Petju et al 2007;Schuller-Götzburg and Suchanek 2007;Simpson et al 2007;Wilson et al 2011;Berketa et al 2015). However, most orthopedic surgeons in the study region were not very familiar with the forensic use of implants.…”

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Disaster Victim Identification using Orthopedic Implants in the 2011 East-Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Numata¹,

Makinae

Yoshida

et al. 2017

Tohoku J. Exp. Med.

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On March 11, 2011, an earthquake (magnitude 9.0) devastated Japan's east coast, and the associated tsunami resulted in social and mechanical destruction. Search for the missing people is still ongoing. Surgical implants are common in the general population. Medical implants usually have lot numbers, and their forensic use is common for victim identification. This investigation was conducted mainly in the cities of Kamaishi and Otsuchi, both of which were affected by the tsunami disaster in 2011. We visited 6 mortuaries with the police between March 20 (9 days after the tsunami) and April 20 (40 days after the tsunami) to examine the presence of surgical scars and related information. Unidentified human remains were investigated by visual and tactile examination. We also visited temples where the ashes were preserved. If implants were found, their lot numbers and estimated surgical procedures were recorded to determine positive identification. Ten of 233 sets of unidentified human remains before cremation displayed characteristics of a potential past surgical history. However, only 2 of these 233 sets had orthopedic implants. Instead, non-combustible orthopedic implants were found and recognized in 8 of the 331 sets of unidentified human ashes in the temples after cremation; the lot numbers were fully legible in 2 of the 8 sets. We estimated the surgical procedures, which led to positive identification. In conclusion, lot numbers and the surgical knowledge of orthopedic surgeons could assist with the positive identification of disaster victims. However, the relevant information can be erased after cremation.

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“…At the Australian National University, researchers are investigating time since death [46,47], and have been using animal proxy's for this research for some time [48][49][50], as well as reanalysing sex classification methods [51]. In South Australia, researchers at the University of Adelaide publish research and casework focussing on the utilisation of prostheses for human identification [52] and improving methods of craniofacial identification [53][54][55], as well as improving methods of age estimation for juveniles [56][57][58][59].…”

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Critical issues in the historical and contemporary development of forensic anthropology in Australia: An international comparison

Mallett

Evison

2017

Forensic Science International

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The aim of this brief critical qualitative analysis is to examine the development of forensic anthropology in Australia, at a time of significant change in the discipline. It will briefly summarise its historical establishment, making comparative reference to other regions-particularly the United Kingdom and United States, and the influence of the Bali Bombings of 2002, Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami of 2004 and Black Saturday Bushfires of 2009. The analysis goes on to consider key factors in research in forensic anthropology in the United States, and the development of standards and regulation in the US and UK. The significance of research in post-mortem diagenesis in Brazil-a country sharing aspects of climate, soil types and demography with Australia-is also considered, as well as the significance of patterns of casework encountered in Australia compared with those of other jurisdictions. While forensic anthropology as a discipline has grown remarkably in recent years, this analysis suggests that research and training tailored to the specific pattern of casework encountered in Australia is now essential to support the development of national standards in science, education, and professional regulation. The significance of the establishment of the first taphonomy research facility outside of the US-the Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research-is briefly considered with reference to what this facility may offer to the development of forensic anthropology in Australia.

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The utilization of incinerated hip and knee prostheses for identification

Abstract: Incinerated or cremated hip and knee implants may be used to assist in the identification of a decedent following careful treatment, in conjunction with national joint revision registries and company data.

Cited by 8 publications

References 9 publications

Identification of skeletal remains by orthopaedic implant: A case report and brief review of the literature

Identification of skeletal remains by orthopaedic implant: A case report and brief review of the literature

Disaster Victim Identification using Orthopedic Implants in the 2011 East-Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Critical issues in the historical and contemporary development of forensic anthropology in Australia: An international comparison

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