Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains

by Donald J. Ortner

Overview

Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains provides an integrated and comprehensive treatment of pathological conditions that affect the human skeleton. There is much that ancient skeletal remains can reveal to the modern orthopaedist, pathologist, forensic anthropologist, and radiologist about the skeletal manifestations of diseases that are rarely encountered in modern medical practice. Beautifully illustrated with over 1,100 photographs and drawings, this book provides essential text and materials on bone pathology, which will improve the diagnostic ability of those interested in human dry bone pathology. It also provides time depth to our understanding of the effect of disease on past human populations. - Comprehensive review of skeletal diseases encountered in archeological human remains - More than 1100 photographs and line drawings illustrating skeletal disease including both microscopic and gross features - Based on extensive research on skeletal paleopathology in many countries for over 35 years - Review of important theoretical issues in interpreting evidence of skeletal disease in archeological human populations

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080525631
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	01/10/2003
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	645
File size:	69 MB
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction History of the First Edition History of the Second Edition Objectives of the Second Edition Format of the Book Acknowledgments for the First Edition Acknowledgments for the Second Edition Abbreviations A Brief History of Paleopathology Research in Paleopathology at the Smithsonian Institution2. The Biology of Skeletal Tissues Cellular Biology of Bone and Cartilage Bone Cells Cartilage Cells Types of Cartilage Growth and Development of Bone Modeling of Skeletal Tissue Types of Bone Tissue Remodeling of Skeletal Tissue Microscopic Bone Remodeling Activation Resorption Reversal Formation Quiescence Osteon Remodeling Bone Biochemistry and Mineral Homeostasis Growth and Development of the Spine Growth and Development of Teeth Vascular Conditions That Affect Bone Formation and Destruction3. Background Data in Paleopathology Data Basic to Paleopathological Analysis Age Determination Ethnic Determination Sex Determination Stature Determination Demographic Analysis Archeological Excavation and Documentation4. Methods Used in the Analysis of Skeletal Lesions Gross Study of Skeletal Lesions Distribution of Lesions within the Skeleton Types of Bone Abnormalities Types of Abnormalities Associated with Joints Radiological Study of Skeletal Lesions Microscopic Study of Skeletal Lesions5. Recent Advances in Bone, Dentin, and Enamel Biochemistry Introduction Mineralized Tissue Cell Biology The Mineral of Bone, Dentin, and Enamel Paleopathological Considerations The Collagens of Bones and Teeth Paleopathological Considerations The Noncollagenous Proteins of Bones and Teeth Paleopathological Considerations Growth, Turnover, and Aging Conclusions6. Light Microscopic Analysis in Skeletal Paleopathology The Need for Microscopic Analysis Materials and Methods Postmortem Changes General Comments on Proliferative Reactions Periosteal Reactions on Long Bones Polsters Grenzstreifen Meningeal Reactions Fracture of Skull Vault and Concomitant Phenomena Primary Inflammatory Processes of the Pericranium and Skull Vault Porotic Hyperostosis Pseudopathology Conclusions and Summary 7. Theoretical Issues in Paleopathology Evolutionary Dynamics in The Human Response to Disease Scientific Nature of Paleopathology Diagnostic Issues in Paleopathology Inferences about the Health Status of a Population Based on Evidence of Skeletal Disease Limitations of Skeletal Evidence of Disease Female Immune Reactivity and Maternal Mortality Gender As a Factor in Malnutrition and Morbidity Hypothetical Models of Male and Female Immune Reactivity Male/Female Ratios in Infectious Disease Implications for Interpreting Evidence of Disease in Archeological Human Skeletons Implications for Research in Paleopathology Conclusions8. Trauma Introduction Fracture Pathology Paleopathology Dislocation Pathology Paleopathology Deformation Pathology Paleopathology Scalping Pathology Paleopathology Mutilation Trephination History Paleopathology Traumatic Problems Arising from Pregnancy Pathology Paleopathology Sincipital-T Mutilation Summary and Conclusions9.

Editorial Reviews

"This book provides a detailed and integrated description of the paleopathology of the human skeleton...I strongly recommend this book also for basic scientists and clinicians interested in bone diseases since the study of skeletal paleopathology undoubtedly will broaden our understanding of bone biology." —WIENER MEDIZINISCHE WOCHENSCHRIFT

"This is a comprehensive book that is rare in its field. Highly recommended." —E-STREAMS, November 2003

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