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Submitted by Kurt Dongoske, March 11, 2008I am analyzing a group of burials from a Hohokam site in the Phoenix area. One well preserved burial, a 19 year old female, exhibits scoliosis, osteoporosis, and anterior/posterior bowing of the femurs. Does anyone have information on other documented cases of scoliosis in the archaeological record (preferably the Southwestern US) and is the bowing of the femurs possibly related to the scoliosis or is it related to a different pathological condition (e.g., rickets, pagets disease). Any information or suggestions would be most appreciated.Thank you,
Submitted by Marie Danforth, June 18, 2008 mdanforth@comcast.net
I'm hoping someone may have some suggestions for us concerning short-term curation of a burial we just recovered eroding from a beach. It is from a Mexican War hospital cemetery located on the Mississippi Sound, and the skeleton has been completely under water (while still contained within the coffin) for at least 40 years, and likely much longer. Although fragmented into large pieces, the bone is in very good shape. Our concern is how to dry it since we've been told it can be a problem moving it from one environment to another quickly. Right now the material is still soaking in water. Any ideas would really be appreciated. We hope the remains will eventually be reinterred in the local veterans' cemetery.
Thanks!
Marie Danforth
U of Southern Mississippi
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