Diagnostic accuracy of heel pad palpation - A phantom study

Søren Torp-Pedersen; Sara Matteoli; Jens E. Wilhjelm; K. Amris; Jakob Ilsted Bech; R Christensen; B. Danneskiold-Samsøe

doi:10.1016/j.jflm.2008.03.003

Diagnostic accuracy of heel pad palpation - A phantom study

Søren Torp-Pedersen, Sara Matteoli, Jens E. Wilhjelm, K. Amris, Jakob Ilsted Bech, R Christensen, B. Danneskiold-Samsøe

Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev and Gentofte

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Falanga torture involves repetitive blunt trauma to the soles of the feet and typically leaves few detectable changes. Reduced elasticity in the heel pads has been reported as characteristic sequelae and palpatory testing of heel pad elasticity is therefore part of medicolegal assessment of alleged torture victims. The goal was to test the accuracy of two experienced investigators in determining whether a heel pad model was soft, medium or hard. The skin-to-bone distance in the models varied within the human range.

Original language	English
Journal	Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume	15
Issue number	7
Pages (from-to)	437-442
ISSN	1752-928X
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2008.03.003
Publication status	Published - 2008

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