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Ortner's Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains
- 3rd Edition - January 29, 2019
- Editor: Jane E. Buikstra
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 9 7 3 1 1 - 5
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 9 7 3 8 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 9 7 3 3 2 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 9 9 0 1 - 8
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Request a sales quoteOrtner's Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains, Third Edition, provides an integrated and comprehensive treatment of the pathological conditions that affect the human skeleton. As ancient skeletal remains can reveal a treasure trove of information to the modern orthopedist, pathologist, forensic anthropologist, and radiologist, this book presents a timely resource. Beautifully illustrated with over 1,100 photographs and drawings, it provides an essential text and material on bone pathology, thus helping improve the diagnostic ability of those interested in human dry bone pathology.
- Presents a comprehensive review of the skeletal diseases encountered in archaeological human remains
- Includes more than 1100 photographs and line drawings illustrating skeletal diseases, including both microscopic and gross features
- Based on extensive research on skeletal paleopathology in many countries
- Reviews important theoretical issues on how to interpret evidence of skeletal disease in archaeological human populations
Bioanthropologists, paleopathologists, physical anthropologists, and any professional or researcher working in anthropology and archeology
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- A Tribute to Don Ortner
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Abstract
- History of the First Edition From Donald J. Ortner
- History of the Second Edition From Donald J. Ortner
- Objectives of the First and Second Editions
- History of the Third Edition From Jane E. Buikstra
- Objectives of the Third Edition
- Format of the Volume
- Abbreviations
- References
- Chapter 2. A Brief History and 21st Century Challenges
- Abstract
- A Brief History of Paleopathology
- 21st Century Paleopathology
- Paleoepidemiology
- References
- Chapter 3. Themes in Paleopathology
- Abstract
- Social and Identity Theory
- Structural Violence
- Ancient Humans and Impairment, Disability, and Care
- Osteobiography in Paleopathology
- References
- Chapter 4. Fundamentals of Human Bone and Dental Biology: Structure, Function, and Development
- Abstract
- Skeletal Structure, Function, and Cellular Basis of Bone Biology
- Skeletogenesis and Bone Modeling
- Bone Remodeling
- Tooth Structure and Formation
- Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 5. Abnormal Bone: Considerations for Documentation, Disease Process Identification, and Differential Diagnosis
- Abstract
- Abnormal Bone: General Considerations and Gross Appearance
- Description of Abnormal Bone
- Differential Diagnosis
- Cases of Abnormal Bone: Modeling Description, Identification, and Differential Diagnoses
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6. Histomorphology: Deciphering the Metabolic Record
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Histomorphology: Deciphering the Metabolic Record
- Why Bones Break: Histomorphometric Assessment of Bone Strength and Fragility
- Pathology and Histomorphometry
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7. The Role of Imaging in Paleopathology
- Abstract
- Why Is Medical Imaging Important?
- A Brief History of Radiology in Paleopathology
- Basic Principles and Terminology
- Radiographic Appearance of Pathologic Conditions
- Other Bone Changes and Radiography
- Taphonomic Alterations
- Other Imaging Modalities
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8. Ancient DNA in the Study of Ancient Disease
- Abstract
- Introduction to Ancient DNA
- Applications of Ancient DNA
- Future Prospects for Ancient Pathogen Research
- References
- Chapter 9. Trauma
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Trauma
- Summary and Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 10. Infectious Disease: Introduction, Periostosis, Periostitis, Osteomyelitis, and Septic Arthritis
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Periostitis or Periostosis
- Osteomyelitis
- Changes in Specific Bones
- Paleopathology of Osteomyelitis
- Septic Arthritis
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 11. Bacterial Infections
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Tuberculosis
- Leprosy
- Treponematosis, Treponemal Infection, or Treponemal Disease (TD)
- Brucellosis
- Glanders
- Actinomycosis and Nocardiosis
- Plague
- References
- Chapter 12. Fungal, Viral, Multicelled Parasitic, and Protozoan Infections
- Abstract
- Fungal Infections
- Viral Infections
- Multicelled Parasitic Infections
- Protozoan Infections
- Sarcoidosis
- References
- Chapter 13. Parasitology
- Abstract
- Bringing Ortner Forward in Time and Application: Echinococcus granulosus
- Archeological Data Violating Clinical Predictions Signal Fruitful Areas of Investigation: The Case of Enterobius vermicularis
- Chagas Disease, Mummies, and Molecular Biology: Adjusting Clinical Perspectives
- Lice Reflect Social Organization, Interaction, and Privation
- Cemetery Studies: Korea and Central Russia AD 1500–1800
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 14. Circulatory, Reticuloendothelial, and Hematopoietic Disorders
- Abstract
- Circulatory Disorders
- Other Disorders Associated With Osteonecrosis
- Other Diseases Associated With Trauma and Vascular Deficiency
- Reticuloendothelial Disorders
- Hematopoietic Disorders
- Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia
- Iron-Deficiency Anemia
- References
- Chapter 15. Metabolic Disease
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Vitamin C Deficiency
- Subadult Scurvy
- Adult Scurvy
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Rickets
- Osteomalacia
- Co-occurrence of Rickets and Scurvy
- Osteoporosis
- Fluorosis
- Hyperostosis Frontalis Interna
- References
- Chapter 16. Endocrine Disturbances
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Pituitary Disturbances
- Paleopathology
- Other Endocrine Disturbances
- Pathology
- Paleopathology
- References
- Chapter 17. Congenital and Neuromechanical Abnormalities of the Skeleton
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Skull
- Spine
- Ribs and Sternum
- Pelvis
- Extremities
- References
- Chapter 18. Skeletal Dysplasias and Related Conditions
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Defects in Endochondral Bone Formation
- Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasias
- Acromesomelia
- Léri–Weill Dyschondrosteosis
- Mucopolysaccharidosis
- Defects in Intramembranous Bone Formation
- Cleidocranial Dysplasia
- Osteopetrosis
- Metaphyseal Dysplasia (Pyle’s Disease)
- Progressive Diaphyseal Dysplasia (Camurati–Engelmann’s Disease)
- Melorheostosis (Leri’s Disease)
- Osteopoikilosis
- Osteopathia Striata
- References
- Chapter 19. Tumors of Bone
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Primary Benign Tumors
- Primary Malignant Bone Tumors
- Bone Metastases
- Abbreviations
- References
- Chapter 20. Joint Disease
- Abstract
- Osteoarthritis
- Other Conditions With Proliferation or Eburnation
- The Erosive Arthropathies
- The Sero-Negative Arthropathies
- The Crystal Arthropathies
- Septic Arthropathy
- References
- Chapter 21. The Dentition: Development, Disturbances, Disease, Diet, and Chemistry
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Dental Development
- Disturbances in Dental Development
- Identifying Dental Wear and Oral Disease
- Interpreting Oral Health
- Dental Chemistry
- Dental Calculus
- References
- Chapter 22. Mummies and Paleopathology
- Abstract
- Paleopathological Examination of Mummies
- Mummy Paleopathology
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 23. Nonhuman Animal Paleopathology—Are We so Different?
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Research Foci Within Nonhuman Animal Paleopathology
- Areas of Departure
- Areas of Commonality
- Toward Closer Integration
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 24. Postscript
- Abstract
- The Future of Paleopathology
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 858
- Language: English
- Edition: 3
- Published: January 29, 2019
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Hardback ISBN: 9780123973115
- Hardback ISBN: 9780128097380
- eBook ISBN: 9780123973320
- eBook ISBN: 9780128099018
JB
Jane E. Buikstra
Jane Buikstra heads the Center for Bioarchaeology at Arizona State University and is a member of the National Academy of Science. Her work in the Lower Illinois River Valley fostered the development of Bioarchaeology and she continues to be the leading scholar in this field.
Affiliations and expertise
Center for Bioarchaeological Research, School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University, Tempe, USA