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Evidence of Periostitis in Joseon Dynasty Skeletons

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Periostitis is one of the human diseases commonly encountered in archaeological samples. It is known to be an important health indicator for paleopathologists examining skeletal remains. In our recent study on a Joseon skeletal series (n=101), non-specific, primary periostitis was observed only in five individuals (#4, #29, #137, #175, and #290). Notably, there were no secondary periostitis-suggestive signs (e.g. syphilis), except for those caused by fractures (#33 and #41). As this is the inaugural Korean-skeletal-series report on periostitis, the results presented in these pages should prove significant to interested paleopathologists.

Source: Korean Journal of Physical Anthropology

DOI: 10.11637/kjpa.2013.26.2.81

Authors: Yi-Suk Kim, Deog Kyeom Kim, Chang Seok Oh, Myeung Ju Kim, Hye-Ri Kim, Dong Hoon Shin

Institutions: Ewha Womans University, Ewha Womans University Medical Center, Seoul National University, SNUH SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Dankook University, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Paleopathology and ancient diseases

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2018273415

FWCI: 2.359

Cites: 31

Cited by: 26

Related to: 10