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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
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.