@article{ref1,
title="Diagnosis of contact injuries in a mediaeval skeleton analysed by µCT and histology",
journal="Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift",
year="2012",
author="Schamall, Doris and Pietschmann, Peter and Moser, Doris and Dockner, Martin and Teschler-Nicola, Maria",
volume="162",
number="17-18",
pages="386-393",
abstract="During an archaeological excavation in Altenberg/Linz (Upper Austria), the well-preserved skeletal remains of a mature male dated the 13th century AD were recovered. Several elements of the skeleton yielded alterations caused by trauma: beside a malunion of the left ulna which was accompanied by shortening of the diaphysis, a luxation and deformation of the left radial head was observed (Monteggia-type lesion, Bado-type I). Moreover, at the anterior aspect of the corresponding humerus, a chalice-shaped, newly built bone structure that framed the displaced capitulum radii was visible. This structure formed a sort of &quot;alternative joint&quot; that functionally even allowed some movements, although considerably restricted in regard to flexion/extension and even more in pronation/supination.To verify the assumption of a &quot;single event&quot;, we not only investigated the concerned skeletal portions by gross-anatomical examination, but also by non-invasive conventional radiological, micro-computed tomographical, and histological techniques. Particular morphological features, injuries at the calvarium, and fractures of other postcranial elements imply the scenario of a close combat; although survived, the traumata obviously resulted in partial invalidity.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0043-5341",
doi="10.1007/s10354-012-0122-z",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10354-012-0122-z"
}