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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Prevalence of Piriformis Tightness with Relevance of Sitting Duration in Bankers Vaishnavi S Desai1 , S. Anand2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10458

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Objectives: Piriformis tightness is one of the potential cause of pain, discomfort and dysfunction in community. However the ergonomic risk factors, pain (type, intensity, precipitating factors), physical anthropometrics specific to piriformis tightness were unclear. Hence the attempt was made to find the data and trends in piriformis tightness and it prevalence in bankers. Methodology: Study was conducted by approaching 36 banks in Karad taluka. Total 260 subjects (M:162;F:98) were included in the study who were assessed for there piriformis tightness by piriformis stretch test. There demographic data, no. of working years, pain (type, intensity, precipitating factor), chair height, chair width, cushion support were also documented. Result: Prevalence of piriformis tightness in bankers was 51.92%. Out of 135(M:93; F:42) bankers having tightness, 44 were having only right side involved, 22 were having left side involved and 69 were having bilateral tightness. Prevalence was more in people with BMI between 25-29kg/m2 (pre-obese) and in fourth decade of life Conclusion: Out of 260 subjects 135(51.92%) bankers were having piriformis tightness. There is increasing risk of getting piriformis tightness with increasing BMI, Age. There is not significant relation between the chair height Chair weight and Cushion support on the chair and the piriformis tightness. There was increasing pain in sitting position(after maintaining for long time) and is relieved by rest.
Assessment of Effective Oral Health Status among Diabetic population by Modified Special Tooth Brush with Beat SoundAn observational study Vijay Anand. M1 , Keerthi Narayan. V2 , Kalaivani. S3 , Safa Thabassum. S3
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10459

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Background of the study: Proper guided brushing technique improves the oral health status especially among diabetic individuals who are more susceptible for periodontal disease. Aim and objective: To find the outcome efficacy of modified design special tooth brush with beat sound by evaluating oral hygiene status among diabetic individuals.Material and methods:The present observational study included 25 study participants irrespective of age and gender divided and categorized as 13 non-diabetic (control) group and 12 belong to diabetic (study) group. All the study participants were educated to use modified special tooth brush with beat sound regularly for a period of 1 week and their oral hygiene status were evaluated by using Oral hygiene index simplified (OHI-S), periodontal index (PI) and Gingival index (GI) at regular intervals on 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th day. Results: It was observed that all the study participants showed significant improvement in oral health status at the end of 7th day. It was also observed that diabetic individuals showed superior OHI-S (P=0.002), PI (P=0.0001) and GI (P=0.0004) scores with greater significance (p<.05) than non-diabetic individuals. Conclusion: From the above results it can be concluded that the modified special tooth brush with beat sound used in the present study can reduce the burden of periodontal disease status by improving oral health among diabetic individuals.
Age Estimation by Dental Eruption in Schoolchildren of 14-16 Years Age Group Vijay Kumar AG1 , Suresh J2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10460

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The estimation of age is an important and is commonly carried in medico legal area. Assessment of age is often required while administering justice to an individual involved in the civil and the criminal litigation. Teeth are known to aid in personal identification and age estimation as they are highly durable and resist putrefaction, fire, chemicals etc. Objective: To study the status of dental eruption in schoolchildren of age group between 14- 16 years. The study was carried out involving 100 students of age group of 14-16 years from BGS High School, B G Nagara, Mandya District. Out of 100 subjects, 50 males and 50 females constituted the study population. In the present study, Upper jaw, on both right and left sides, there was no space behind 2nd molar tooth in 14 years males while space was present in one female of same age group. Only 1 male and 1 female of 15 years age group had developed space behind 2nd molar tooth. Considering the Lower jaw, space behind 2nd molar tooth was developed in 7 cases right side and 8 cases left side in case of 14 years boys. In case of girls of 14 years age it was present in 12 cases on right side and 9 cases on left side. In case of boys of 15 years, it was present in 18 cases on right side and 19 cases on left side. In case of girls of 15 years, it was present in 18 cases on right side and 20 cases on left side. The dental system is an integral part of the human body, its growth and development can be studied in parallel with other physiological maturity indicators such as bone age, menarche and height.
A Retrospective Study of Fatal Road Traffic Accidents on Autopsies done at Madurai Medical College and Hospital T. Selvaraj1 , R. Uthayakumar2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10461

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Aims: To study the demographic and injury profile in autopsy cases with an alleged history of RTA. Design: It is a retrospective observational study. Setting: Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Madurai Medical College, Madurai. Subjects and Method: All autopsies of RTA victims which were performed between January 2018 to June 2018, were analysed for sex, age, time of RTA, type of vehicle, position of victim during RTA, nature of injury, and cause of death. Exclusion Criteria: None Statistical Analysis : All parameters were expressed in percentage. Results: A total of 568 RTA victims were referred for autopsy during the period of January 2018 to June 301 (53%) victims were between 21-30 years of age, males constituted 71% of the total victims. Injuries involving limbs constituted 31% of the total injuries, followed by injuries involving head, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and spine. Among head injuries, fractured skulls occurred in 67%, Subdural Haemorrhage in 78%, Subarachnoid Haemorrhage in 62%, Extradural Haemorrhage in 49% and Intra-cranial injuries in 22%. Head injury accounted for 67% of deaths, and haemorrhagic shock for 27% of deaths. Conclusion: Various preventive measures like speed control, helmet use, no driving under alcohol influence etc., enforcing road safety regulations, and improving emergency medical services could be used to control the increasing toll of deaths due to RTA.
Identification of Sex from Facial Index in Western Maharashtra Population Umang P. Patel1 , Makandar UK2 , Karkhyle Md layeeque3 , Kailash Balkund2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10462

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Background: Facial Index anthropometry has well known, implications in health-related fields, identification of person in Forensic Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Orthodontics, Archaeology, hair style design and examination of differences between races and ethnicities. Method:120 (60 Male and 60 female) adults aged between 25 to 45 were studied. Facial height is divided by Breadth of Zygomatic arch and multiplied by 100. The Measurement were taken from Nasion to Gnathion and distance between two zygoma by asking the volunteers to sit in upright position, spreading calliper used for measurement of two zygoma and sliding calliper for Nasion to Gnathion. Results: The man value of Male Facial Index was 92.1 (SD±0.40) female was 89.2 (SD±0.19),t test value was 1.97 and p value was highly significant (P<0.01) and anthropologically obtained values belong to Leptoproscopic Index. Conclusion: The present study of western Maharashtra will be useful for medico legal expert, anthropologist to differentiate from other parts of country and abroad as well. Moreover, it would be useful to orthodontics plastic surgeons for reconstruction of face.
A Cross Sectional Study of Correlation of ATD Angle with Body Fat Distribution in North Indian Population Zeenat Akhtar1, Vishal Verma2 , Farida Khanam3 , Bhamini Sharma4
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10463

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Introduction: Obesity is associated with significant global morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of obesity is on the rise, especially in low- and middle-income countries and there is a need for a tool for the prevention of this disease As per the available pieces of evidence, dermatoglyphics can be utilized for this purpose to some extent. Dermatoglyphics is a study of configurations of epidermal ridges on certain body parts, namely, palms, fingers, soles, and toes.. The term is derived from ancient Greek: derma = skin, glyph = carving. Dermatoglyphic patterns begin to develop in the 10th week of gestation and are complete by the 24th week. Aim: The primary objective of this study was to investigate the correlation of the “atd angle”(a dermatoglyphic parameter) with the body fat distribution (or obesity). Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in the department of anatomy, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana (Ambala). It included 400 participants (200 males and 200 females) from students and employees of the college. All demographic and anthropometric parameters along with the hand imprints were obtained using standard procedures. For determining statistical significance of difference among various variables qualitative data was analyzed by Pearson’s Chi square test and quantitative data by student’s independent t-test and one way ANOVA .P-value of < 0.05 was considered significant. All analysis was done using SPSS version-20. Results: Overall 24% of subjects (32% of males and 16% of females) were found to be obese (BMI?25kg/ m2).A statistically significant difference was observed in the values of both right and left hand“atd angle”for the comparison of obese and non-obese subjects(p=0.009 and <0.001,respectively). A statistically significant positive correlation of left hand “atd angle” was observed with BMI. Conclusion: Dermatoglyphics can potentially be used as a tool for the prediction of obesity. Recommendations: A large-scale study with a well-defined protocol is required for establishing dermatoglyphics as a screening tool for obesity.
A Vignette on the Trend of Medicolegal Cases in a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India Yogesh C1 , Amirthvarshan2 , Paranthaman2 , Priyanka2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10464

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Introduction: Profiling of medico-legal cases is an important aspect for the prevention of preventable casualties in future and to study the genuine crime in the area which contributes a substantial workload in casualty department. Objectives: The aim of the study is to measure the incidence of medicolegal cases recorded in a tertiary care hospital in South India in one year. Method: A retrospective analytical content based analysis was made on 776 medicolegal cases recorded in a tertiary care hospital in South India in one year from June 1st 2017 to May 31st 2018 and the results were tabulated. Results: Of the 776 cases, 545 were men and 231 were women with RTA constituting 70.74% (549 cases) of the cases and poisoning with 10.69% (83 cases) of the cases forming the majority of the case profile. Conclusion: The study concludes that road traffic accidents are the major causes of medicolegal cases recorded in a tertiary care hospital in South India. Preventive measures of better traffic control and road safety are to be instituted at the earliest. More number of medicolegal profiling should be conducted in every region for further measures.
An Exploration into the Biography of Road Traffic Accident Cases in a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India Yogesh C1 , Paranthaman2 , Amirthvarshan2 , Priyanka2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10465

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Introduction: RTA is the public health issue and cost a lot to individuals, families, communities and nations as injuries and deaths due to road traffic accidents (RTA) are a major public health problem in developing countries. Objectives: The present study was carried out with the objective to find out the profile of RTA cases in a tertiary care hospital in South India in one year. Methods: A retrospective analytical content based analysis was made on 549 RTA cases recorded in a tertiary care hospital in South India in one year from June 1st 2017 to May 31st 2018 and the results were tabulated. Results: Of the 549 cases, 409 cases were males and 140 were females of which head injury with 182 cases (29.50%) forms the majority of the injury followed by orthopaedic injuries with163 cases (26.04%). Conclusion: This study thus analyses various aspects of RTA with head injury being the most common and and its various confounding factors which shows that there is clearly a need for road safety education particularly targeting student community.
Prevalence of Non-Strabismic Binocular Vision Dysfunction in A Hospital based Population Rajib Mandal1 , Rajesh Kamath2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10466

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This study was aimed towards finding the prevalence of non strabismic binocular vision dysfunctions (NSBVD) in the Indian population presenting with different symptoms pertaining to binocular vision disorders. Method: This retrospective study included one hundred and sixty one patients who presented to the out- patient department with symptoms of binocular vision dysfunction, during a period of one year. Patients were in the age group of 18 ±6.93, with 71 males and 90 females. Their binocular vision dysfunction was assessed via several diagnostic modules/tools designed for binocular vision assessment. Results: Results indicate that the most common binocular vision anomalies in this studied population are fusional vergence dysfunction with accommodative infacility (40.38%), convergence insufficiency with accommodative infacility (24.36%), Fusional vergence dysfunction (7.05%). Convergence Insufficiency and Accommodative infacility showed the same prevalence of 7.7%. Discussion: Accommodative and non strabismic binocular vision dysfunctions are commonly underdiagnosed/undiagnosed in clinical practice. These disorders affect academic performance, sports activities and general quality of life. An appropriate detailed orthoptic examination and accurate diagnosis is necessary to manage these binocular vision dysfunctions.
Determination of Sex From Adult Clavicle – An Autopsy based Regional Study Levis Vaseem Moorkhan1 , Prajith Thekke Madathil2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10467

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Background: Studies on “identification of the sex from clavicle bone alone” are carried out by various workers all over the world.But, it is well known fact that the racial and geographical differences exist in the metrical measurement of all the bones including clavicles, as the determination of sex is a population specific phenomenon. Matrials and Methode : This study was conducted on100 male clavicles and 100 female clavicles collected from identified corpses brought for medicolegal autopsy at Department of Forensic Medicine Govt. Medical College Calicut. Measured the various parameters and compared with previous studies. RESULTS :In the present study, the length , midclavicular circumference and weight of male clavicles weres more than female clavicles. The female clavicle has its length around 86% of male clavicle and mean MCC around 83% of the male clavicles.. Robustness index also calculated, mean robustness index was 23.11, and could identify only 76 % males and 64% females by this. CONCLUSION:In order to establish the anthropometric standards, and for the evaluation of the same from time to time, the continuance of such studies in defined geographical areas over a particular period of time is needed.

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