Comparing Ultrasound and Micro-CT Imaging of Cranial Suture Anatomy and Trauma
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Authors: Paxton Martin, Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Roxanna Mota, Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Stephanie Baker, Stephanie Baker Zafir Rasheed, Sam Houston State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine Patrick Lewis, Sam Houston State University ,
This study aids in pioneering the exploration of cranial suture anatomy and trauma response using ultrasound (US). We examined six adult skulls from the Southeast Texas Applied Forensic Science facility (STAFS) skeletal collection; two with blunt force trauma (BFT), two with gunshot wounds (GSW), and two with no known trauma (NKT). Of our findings, the most significant is that crania with BFT show a 244.5% higher likelihood of suture visualization on US compared to crania with GSW.
This suggests that ultrasound is a sensitive tool for cranial suture imaging, capable of differentiating pathological suture diastasis in vitro. These findings align with previous micro-CT studies, reinforcing their credibility. Attendees will gain insights into cranial suture trauma response and the clinical potential of ultrasound in this field. This research enlightens and expounds the possibilities for diagnostic imaging and forensic analysis of cranial trauma. It is a novel focus of a largely unexplored avenue in cranial suture research which aims to offer new, practical US applications. Join us in discovering these unique insights and discussing the ever-expanding value of ultrasound imaging.