occurrence of degenerative joint disease in the radius: analysis

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wrist joints as well as the knees. The men would hunt, fish, trade and often engage in warfare with other peoples (Trigger, 1976). Based on the sex-specific cultural responsibilities of men and women, one hypothesis might be to expect DJD to occur in different frequencies on particular joints, as well as uneven wear on the right and left side of the body for the different sexes. If the men were hunting with bow and arrow, then DJD would more than likely manifest itself on the dominant side of the body being used. Therefore, repetitive extension of the forearm could lead to degeneration at the elbow joint or at the articulation point of the radial head and the capitulum. This is in contrast to female activities such as corn grinding or planting, where you would expect to notice a somewhat more even distribution of degenerative changes. Once sex is determined in the skeletal remains of the Poole-Rose population, it will be interesting to note if a theory of sex-related activities are acting on the expression of DJD in the radius and forearm. 53
CHAPTER 4 CONCLUSIONS The main objective of this study was to examine the expression and patterning of degenerative joint disease. Several hypotheses were tested concerning factors affecting the onset of DJD. Ideas were presented to suggest why certain patterns were found and what they might indicate about the activities in which these peoples were engaging on a daily basis. The analysis of humerii within the Poole-Rose ossuary complements the results of the radii. Other studies of DJD were utilized as a comparative method for evaluating DJD. Research by others puts more emphasis on the stress or functional hypothesis of DJD affecting joints, although systemic factors such as age and nutrition play a significant role in DJD, especially in its initial changes and onset. A combination of systemic and mechanical factors is the best explanation for occurrence of DJD in the radii of the Poole-Rose ossuary. Previous research on the radius and elbow joint suggest some form of trauma or stress as responsible for the occurrence of DJD in the elbow. Overall frequencies and patterns in the current study parallel other research where the elbow is usually moderately affected. 54
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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LIST OF FIGURES 3.1 Proximal radius
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of DJD, proximal lipping is less fr
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Page 13 and 14: Literature Review The Late Woodland
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Page 41 and 42: Figure 3.3. Moderate/Severe pitting
Page 43 and 44: Table 3.5. Proximal lipping and dis
Page 45 and 46: Figure 3.5. Moderate/Severe lipping
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Page 49 and 50: Figure 3.7. Eburnation of the joint
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Page 53 and 54: Table 3.17. Side and pitting on the
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