SHIROABHIGHATA DUE TO ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SHIROGATA MARMA (AN AUTOPSY-BASED STUDY)

Aim: This study aimed to analyze the location and effect of injuries on Shirogata Marma in road traffic accidents (RTAs) through autopsy-based examinations. Materials and Methods: This observational survey study was conducted at the mortuary of the District Hospital, Nashik, over one year, from September 2015 to August 2016. The study included 133 victims of RTAs whose deaths occurred due to injury on Marmas within the Nashik district. Data was collected from post-mortem examinations, inquest reports, and hospital records. The locations of injuries were evaluated, and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 21.0. Results: The majority of the involvement of Shankha Marma (57.14%) victims. Conclusion: The findings highlight that the majority of Shankha Marma (57.14%) is followed by Utkshepa Marma (21.05%) in Shiroabhighata.