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Fetisov V.A.

S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of Ministry of Defense of Russia;
St. Petersburg State Budgetary Health Institution Bureau of Forensic Medical Examination

Karavayev V.M.

St. Petersburg State Budgetary Health Institution Bureau of Forensic Medical Examination

Burakova V.I.

St. Petersburg State Budgetary Health Institution Bureau of Forensic Medical Examination

Meshcheryakova S.A.

S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of Ministry of Defense of Russia

Tamberg D.K.

S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of Ministry of Defense of Russia

Forensic assessment of seat belt injuries caused to a minor passenger in the rear seat

Authors:

Fetisov V.A., Karavayev V.M., Burakova V.I., Meshcheryakova S.A., Tamberg D.K.

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Journal: Forensic Medical Expertise. 2020;63(4): 46‑52

DOI: 10.17116/sudmed20206304146

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FORENSIC ASSESSMENT OF SEAT BELT INJURIES CAUSED TO A MINOR PASSENGER IN THE REAR SEAT
FORENSIC ASSESSMENT OF SEAT BELT INJURIES CAUSED TO A MINOR PASSENGER IN THE REAR SEAT

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Fetisov VA, Karavayev VM, Burakova VI, Meshcheryakova SA, Tamberg DK. Forensic assessment of seat belt injuries caused to a minor passenger in the rear seat. Forensic Medical Expertise. 2020;63(4):46‑52. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed20206304146

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Abstract:

The purpose of this work is to draw attention to the problem of child injuries in road traffic accidents. Children are the most vulnerable road users. Seat belts as elements of passive safety of cars cannot always provide the necessary protection. In some cases, they act as traumatic objects. A case of a thoracic spine injury (fractures of the bodies of two thoracic vertebrae) in a minor child who was on a booster and fixed with a standard seat belt is presented. The data of clinical and special research methods are presented, as well as options for solving some forensic issues are considered.

Keywords:

forensic medical examination of children
car
seat belt
spinal fractures
passenger injury
magnetic resonance imaging

Authors:

Fetisov V.A.

S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of Ministry of Defense of Russia;
St. Petersburg State Budgetary Health Institution Bureau of Forensic Medical Examination

Karavayev V.M.

St. Petersburg State Budgetary Health Institution Bureau of Forensic Medical Examination

Burakova V.I.

St. Petersburg State Budgetary Health Institution Bureau of Forensic Medical Examination

Meshcheryakova S.A.

S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of Ministry of Defense of Russia

Tamberg D.K.

S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy of Ministry of Defense of Russia

Received:

14.02.2020

Accepted:

19.03.2020

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