| Location |
Present |
Total |
| Left |
Right |
Both |
| Palmer surface of hand |
6 (17.6%)
(66.6%) |
1 (4.5%)
(11.1%) |
2 (5.7%)
(22.2%) |
09 (9.9%) |
| Dorsal surface of hand |
7 (20.6%)
(63.6%) |
4 (18.2%)
(36.4%) |
0 |
11 (12.1%) |
| Forearm |
8 (23.5%)
(40%) |
8 (36.4%)
(40%) |
4 (11.4%)
(20%) |
20 (22%) |
| Arm |
10(29.4%)
(55.6%) |
7 (31.8%)
(38.9%) |
1 (2.9%)
(5.6%) |
18 (19.8%) |
| Any other part |
3 (8.8%)
(60%) |
2 (9.1%)
(40%) |
0 |
05 (5.5%) |
| Combined |
- |
- |
28 (80%)
(100%) |
28 (30.8%) |
| Total |
34 (37.4%) |
22 (24.2%) |
35 (38.54%) |
91 |
Out of the total cases showing defence wounds in 22% cases injuries were on the forearm with equal distribution on both sides. Next common site was arm (19.8%)
cases with more injuries on left side where as injuries on palmer and dorsal aspect
of hand was seen in 9.9% and 12.1% cases respectively. overall in 37.4% of cases
injuries were seen on left side where as in 24.2% of cases it was on right side. This
is because of right handed accused assaulting from the front. In 38.54% of cases
wounds were seen on both sides of the body. |
