Science & Justice
Volume 47, Issue 2 , Pages 99-104, September 2007

A novel approach to the visualisation of heat-induced structural change in bone

  • T.J.U. Thompson

      Affiliations

    • University of Teesside, Middlesbrough, TS1 3BA, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.
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  • J.A. Chudek

      Affiliations

    • University of Dundee, MSI/WTB Complex, Dow Street, Dundee, DD1 5EH, United Kingdom

Accepted 25 May 2006. published online 30 May 2007.

Abstract 

A new approach to visualising heat-induced change in bone was attempted. This was an attempt to counter the serious limitations of existing analytical methods yet still allow for the examination of subtle changes that occur due to burning. A new form of Magnetic Resonance Imaging was deemed to fulfil this remit. Preliminary tests were performed and proved successful in creating clear, well-defined images of progressive heat-induced structural changes in bone. The implications for improving our understanding of heat-induced change, and therefore our methods of human identification, are significant.

Keywords: Burned bone, Heat-induced change, MRI, Imaging

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PII: S1355-0306(07)00010-X

doi:10.1016/j.scijus.2006.05.002

Science & Justice
Volume 47, Issue 2 , Pages 99-104, September 2007

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