PATHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF HAND AND WRIST BONES IN CHRYSSI (CRETE)**

Authors

Ashley Goodman, Kennesaw State UniversityFollow
Susan Kirkpatrick Smith, Kennesaw State UniversityFollow

Abstract

The excavation of an early Christian cist grave from the island of Chryssi revealed the remains of numerous individuals. Preliminary examination of the bones in the hands and wrists show arthritis conditions such as erosion, fusion, eburnation, and expansion of the bones as well as two cases of osteochondritis dissecans. A differential diagnosis will include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and leprosy. Further analysis and conclusions drawn will be discussed, including the prevalence of these pathologies.

Recommended Citation

Goodman, Ashley and Kirkpatrick Smith, Susan (2022) "PATHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF HAND AND WRIST BONES IN CHRYSSI (CRETE)**," Georgia Journal of Science, Vol. 80, No. 1, Article 96.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.gaacademy.org/gjs/vol80/iss1/96