1. Ballistic injury
Dr Rossouw
2013 1

2. Termal/Wound ballistics
What happens in body
Hydrodynamic event 2

3. Mechanism of injury Transfer of kinetic injury Velocity: high or low
Secondary tissue damage 3

4. Mechanism of injury
Temporary cavity
Permanent wound cavity 4

5. Shotgun wounds
Type of ammo
Dispersion
Wound 5

6. Wounds from rifled weapons
Handguns
Rifles 6

7. Entrance wounds Central defect Ring of abrasion Smudge ring
Ring of contusion
Smoke discoloration
Tattooing
Muzzle imprint 7

8. Wound tract Tissue injury Mechanical disruption
Temporary cavity - elasticity
Include blood vessel, nerves 8

9. Exit wounds Irregular lacerated defects Approximate wound edges
Ring of abrasion 9

10. Atypical entrance wound
Usually secondary
Larger that primary entrance wound
Less ring of abrasions 10

11. Explosive injuries
Compression wave
Blast effects 11

12. Explosive injuries: secondary effects
Burns
Projectile injuries
Peppering by small fragments
Injuries due to collapse
Injuries due to vehicle damage 12