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https://doi.org/10.33254/piaz.41.2.6
Developmental dysplasia of the hip: an example from late medieval Novska
Tea Kokotović
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Sažetak
In archaeological excavations at the Church of St. Luke the Evangelist in Novska, alongside the remains of the 13th-century church, 94 graves from two burial horizons (late medieval and early modern) were discovered. This paper focuses on grave 16, dating to the late Middle Ages. The paper presents the results of a bioarchaeological analysis of the skeletal remains found in the grave, as well as a differential diagnosis based on observed changes to the pelvis and femurs. The individual from grave 16 suffered from developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), which resulted in bilateral hip dislocation. DDH, a disorder that develops in the first years of life, disrupts the normal anatomical relations within the hip joint, preventing normal joint articulation. Enthesal changes on the upper extremities, combined with DDH, suggest the individual may have relied on crutches or other mobility aids. The pain associated with DDH, combined with potential crutch use, likely impacted the individual’s ability to perform daily activities, especially considering the rural context of their life.
Ključne riječi
Church of St Luke the Evangelist; Novska; bioarchaeology; developmental dysplasia of the hip; bilateral hip dislocation
Hrčak ID:
324722
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Datum izdavanja:
20.12.2024.
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