Maintaining mobility after fracture: A biomechanical analysis of fracture consequences at the Roman Sites of Ancaster (UK) and Vagnari (Italy).

摘要: Abstract Objective This study uses biomechanical data from tibiae to investigate the functional consequences of lower limb fractures. Adults with malunited fractures are hypothesized have experienced altered mobility, indicated by asymmetric tibial cross-sectional geometries (CSG). Materials Ninety-three adults Roman (1st 4th centuries CE) Ancaster, UK and Vagnari, Italy (Ancaster n = 16 fracture:53 without fracture; Vagnari n = 5:19) Methods Biplanar radiographs were used quantify compare CSG properties asymmetries between individuals femora, tibiae, and/or fibulae. The amount angulation, rotation, overlap, indicative linear deformity, measured for each fracture. Individuals who loaded their fractured leg differently than opposite, uninjured identified using outlying amounts asymmetry. Results Two Ancaster had poorly aligned None or outside calculated normal ranges. Conclusions Regardless how a fracture healed, at generally resumed mobility after trauma whenever possible. Significance research contributes information about injury recovery suggests that resilient behaviors persistent may been valued required responses in communities. work advises impairment should not be inferred based solely on appearance lesions. Limitations Site, sex, age patterns evaluated due sample size limitations. Suggestions further Biomechanical assessments post-traumatic function varied cultural contexts advised order characterize impact physical social factors recovery.