Unusual pathological condition in the lower extremities of a skeleton from ancient Israel
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8318377 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Israel Hershkovitz (0000-0001-5841-6090, Tel Aviv University), M Speirs (University of Pennsylvania), A Katznelson (Laniado Hospital), B Arensburg (Tel Aviv University) |
| Year | 1992 |
| Volume | 88 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 23-26 |
| Publication date | 1992-05-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Physical Anthropology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0002-9483 • E-ISSN: 1096-8644 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/ajpa.1330880103 |
| PMID | 1510112 |
| OpenAlex | W2003532595 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 5 |
We report here an unusual pathology in a 1,500‐year‐old skeleton recovered from Bet Guvrin, Israel. The pathological changes in the lower extremities and the diagnostic difficulties are presented. We attribute this condition to Madura foot, found primarily in tropical and subtropical regions, although other diagnoses are possible and are noted. We discuss its appearance in the region in light of the historical context. © 1992 Wiley‐Liss, Inc
Ancient history · Pathological · Pathology · Skeleton (computer programming) · Anatomy · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies · History · Medicine · Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
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| Citations per year | 0.21 |
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| Citation span | 1993 - 2016 (24) |
| Highly cited | No |