Perimortem fracture manifestations and mortality after hip fracture in a documented skeletal series

ConclusionsThis study underscores the importance of examining fracture margins for evidence of hinging. Eburnation may be added to the list of potential perimortem fracture identification criteria.SignificanceIdentifying perimortem trauma unequivocally remains challenging. Using collections with documented perimortem fractures aids in determining which criteria are most likely to appear in archaeological human bone.LimitationsThe fracture location patterning (70% intertrochanteric) may be the result of sample selection.Suggestions for future researchFurther intensive comparative investigation with the Hamann-Todd Collection would elucidate patterns further.
Source: International Journal of Paleopathology - Category: Pathology Source Type: research