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Application of the Suchey-Brooks method to three-dimensional imaging of the pubic symphysis

Telmon, N, Gaston, A, Chemla, P, Blanc, A, Joffre, F, Rougé, D·2005·Journal of Forensic Sciences

Abstract

Age determination is a major field of interest in forensic anthropology. Among the different methods based on macroscopic skeletal study, the Suchey-Brooks method, which analyzes the pubic symphysis, is one of the most reliable. We applied the Suchey-Brooks method to three-dimensional computed tomographic reconstructions of the pubic symphysis. We demonstrated excellent agreement between the results of analysis of bone samples and those of the three-dimensional images, in particular regarding ridges of the articular surface and delimitation of the extremities. The accuracy of age estimation did not significantly differ (Wilcoxon test) between the Suchey-Brooks method applied to bones and the same method applied to CT images. Using high-quality images, this approach seems as reliable as the standard Suchey-Brooks method and offers several advantages: no bone preparation, no damage to bone material, and the possibility of application to living individuals.

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Authors
Telmon, N., Gaston, A., Chemla, P., Blanc, A., Joffre, F., & Rougé, D.
Affiliations
  • Hôpital Rangueil (FR)
  • 1 UMR 8555, 39 allées Jules Guesde, 31000Toulouse, France.
Venue
Journal of Forensic Sciences
Published
2005-05-01
Volume
50
Issue
3
Pages
1-6
ISSN
0022-1198 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1980719745
Cited by
101
References
27
Citations by year
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FWCI
19.43
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Forensic Sciences (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Archeology › Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Child Abuse and Related Trauma
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging › Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
Keywords
Suchey-Brooks method, pubic symphysis, age estimation, forensic age estimation, three-dimensional computed tomography, skeletal maturity assessment, living individuals, non-destructive analysis
MeSH terms
Adult, Age Determination by Skeleton, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Algorithms, Female, France, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pubic Symphysis, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Reproducibility of Results, Imaging, Three-Dimensional, Forensic Pathology

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