Use of Glue Gun in Forensic Anthropology and Pathologic Bone Reconstruction Cases

• NCJ Number: 118053
• Journal: Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 34 Issue: 2 Dated: (March 1989) Pages: 454-457
• Author(s): B G Stephens; R Heglar
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 4 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Fragmented "wet" bone material can be rapidly reconstructed with a minimum amount of specimen preparation using hot melt adhesives and commercially available electric glue guns.

Abstract

The reconstruction of fragmented bone aids in the analysis and interpretation of extensive trauma cases.