title: Identification of decomposed human remains from radiographic comparisons of an unusual foot deformity.
abstract: A case of positive identification from decomposed human remains using an unusual foot deformity is presented. Scrutiny of the decedent revealed foot deformities, which upon examination, prompted further inquiry. Radiographic comparisons and defleshing each foot established bilateral talipes equinovarus (TEV, clubfoot). Positive identification was based upon unique skeletal features present in the radiographs.
authors.affiliation: Franklin County Coroner's Office, Columbus, OH 43201, USA.
authors.forename: John R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Sudimack
authors.forename: Bradley J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: Jerem
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rich
authors.forename: Dorothy E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Dean
authors.forename: Patrick M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Fardal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001344:Autopsy; D003025:Clubfoot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D018732:Forensic Anthropology / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011180:Postmortem Changes; D011859:Radiography; D012775:Shoes