A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY ON PATTERN OF INJURIES FALL FROM HEIGHT AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Objective: To analyzed the cases fall from height at tertiary care hospital. Material and methods:This retrospective study was conducted at Department of Forensic Medicine, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur/ Shahida Islam Medical Complex Lodhran from March 2018 to September 2018 over the period of 6 months. Total 100 cases having age ≤ 80 years either male or female were selected for this study. Regarding the data, nature and pattern of injuries, nature of fall, site of primary impact, height of fall, location of fall were obtained from investigating officers. The height of fall has been determined by visiting the scene and taking measurements. Results:Out of 100 cases, 97 (97%) were and 3 (3%) were female. In 63 (63%) cases type of height was tree followed by building in 26 (26%) cases and miscellaneous type of height was 11 (11%). Accident cases were 98 (98%) and suicidal caes were 2 (2%). Out of 53 (53%) cases with head injury, 28 cases were with fall from tree, 18 cases were fall from building and 7 cases miscellaneious. In 21 (21%) cases of trunk injury, 17 cases were fall from tree, 2 cases were fall from building and 2 cases were Misc. Among 15 (15%) cases of buttock injury, 11 cases were fall from tree, 4 cases were fall from building. Out of 7 (7%) cases of leg injury, 5 cases were fall from tree, 1 case was fall from building and 1 Misc. Conclusion:Results of present study showed male predominance as compared female. Most common age group 20-40 years. In mostly cases fall from tree was the type of fall. Accidental fall was the most common manner. Higher number of cases found with head injury. Keywords: Fall, autopsy, injury, skull, head, patter