title: Three-dimensional visualization and image processing in the evaluation of patterned injuries. The AFIP/UNC experience in the Rodney King case.
abstract: We used image processing to elucidate patterned injuries in a case of assault with a police baton. Three-dimensional visualization techniques were then used to correlate the location of patterned injuries with subjacent fracture and soft tissue damage. The visualization methods are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cellular Pathology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC 20306-6000, USA.
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Oliver
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Boxwala
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rosenman
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Cullip
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Symon
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wagner
mesh_terms: D019412:Anatomy, Cross-Sectional; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008297:Male; D010781:Photography; D016495:Police; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*