FORENSIC MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING THE MECHANISM AND TIME OF PELVIC ORGAN INJURIES

Abstract

Determining the mechanism and time of pelvic organ injuries is one of the most important and challenging tasks in forensic medical practice. Pelvic organ trauma often occurs without clear external signs and may be associated with delayed clinical manifestations, which complicates medico-legal evaluation. Accurate identification of the injury mechanism and timing is essential for reconstructing events, establishing causality, and providing reliable forensic conclusions. This article analyzes forensic medical criteria used to determine the mechanism and time of pelvic organ injuries, emphasizing clinical data, morphological features, imaging findings, and biological indicators. The study highlights the importance of a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach in forensic expertise.