Bony lacerations caused by assault.
Eight cases of unstable fractures caused by sharp heavy weapons such as swords or machetes are presented. A modern approach to these injuries is described against the historical background.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000601:surgery; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D014754:Violence; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000601:surgery