Distribution and patterns of osteoarthritis in the Orendorf adult sample
by Welzein, Melissa C., M.A., STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BINGHAMTON, 2007, 94 pages; 1445649

Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to examine the distribution and patterns of osteoarthritis frequency and severity in the Orendorf sample, a Middle Mississippian (A.D. 1150–1250) group from the Central Illinois River Valley. A macroscopic analysis of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, wrist, and hand bones was conducted on a sample of 40 Orendorf adults; twenty-five males and fifteen females.

Results indicate that the hand, knee, and elbow were more often affected than the wrist and hip. Overall the majority of the joints were free of osteoarthritis and there were few instances of severe osteoarthritis. Orendorf males from the sample experienced higher frequency and greater severity. Osteoarthritis is one of the most ubiquitous diseases found in prehistoric populations. Examining osteoarthritis in the Orendorf can increase our understanding of this population and how social, political, and environmental factors affected their bodies.

 
AdviserDawnie W. Steadman
SchoolSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BINGHAMTON
SourceMAI/ 46-01, p. , Nov 2007
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsForensic anthropology
Publication Number1445649
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