Publication year: 2011 Source: International Journal of Paleopathology, Available online 7 October 2011 S. Kacki, S. Villotte, C.J. Knüsel New joint formation on vertebral spinous processes, so-called Baastrup’s sign or “kissing spines”, is a common condition in present-day populations. Paleopatologists, however, have not paid much attention to this manifestation, although some have claimed that this degenerative disease may be indicative of strenuous activities. Here, we report three cases of Baastrup’s sign identified in a French post-medieval cemetery, and discuss the possible relationship between the condition and the other pathological changes the skeletons exhibit
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Baastrup’s sign (kissing spines): A neglected condition in paleopathology