PLoS One August 2016 PMID 26909701

Record-Breaking Pain: The Largest Number and Variety of Forelimb Bone Maladies in a Theropod Dinosaur.

Phil Senter, Sara L Juengst

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What people are saying

This collection of social discussions reflects a generally positive view of the article, with comments appreciating its novelty and scientific importance. Examples include mentions of the 'record-breaking' number of maladies and detailed discussions of injury types, showing both curiosity and a recognition of the study's significance. The tone varies from scholarly to casual, but overall, the posts demonstrate a moderate to high level of engagement and perceived impact of the research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the article, especially those highlighting the unprecedented variety of bone maladies in the theropod dinosaur.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity, with many discussing the details of the abnormalities and their implications for understanding dinosaur health.

EngagementModerate engagement

Conversations include references to specific injuries and their potential causes, though some posts are more casual or dismissive, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the article has meaningful impact in paleontology, as individuals recognize its contribution to understanding dinosaur pathology and evolution.

Abstract in brief

  • A theropod dinosaur specimen, Dilophosaurus wetherilli, was found with significant bone abnormalities, having eight affected bones in its pectoral girdle and forelimb, which is unprecedented for this group.
  • The left side of the dinosaur's body showed a fractured scapula and radius, with large cysts in the ulna and thumb phalanx, while the right side had twisting of the humerus, tumors on the radius, and deformed finger bones.
  • Evidence of healing suggests the dinosaur lived for an extended time after its injuries, but one of its fingers was permanently deformed, resembling conditions known as developmental osteodysplasia in modern birds but previously undocumented in non-avian dinosaurs.

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Rulon James Downard
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@Guanlong_wucaii · X

#恐竜復元教室ディロフォサウルスと仲間達編 "Record-Breaking Pain: The Largest Number and Variety of Forelimb Bone Maladies in a Theropod Dinosaur" https://t.co/ltZGRQWJ6c 傷だらけのディロフォサウルス (四肢などに骨折など多数)

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RandomWalkInScience
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Senter P, Juengst SL (2016) Record- Breaking Pain: The Largest Number and Variety of Forelimb Bone Maladies in a Theropod Dinosaur. PLoS ONE 11(2): e0149140. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0149140 https://t.co/Zr5Zn2TgPG

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Professor Flynn
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RT @RJDownard: Better late than never ... Restream's fits at midnight gone, and I did the show this evening, links now in https://t.co/Ld93…

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RT @Hiro_DinoPaleo: #恐竜復元教室 #恐竜復元教室ディロフォサウルス編 ディロフォサウルス全体像 仙椎から前が長めの獣脚類で、全長は約7m ホロタイプの病理学の論文を見ても分かる様に、前肢の指は4本 https://t.co/wywucCSVs5 ht…

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けーえぬ、大人の学び直し
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RT @Guanlong_wucaii: #恐竜復元教室ディロフォサウルスと仲間達編 "Record-Breaking Pain: The Largest Number and Variety of Forelimb Bone Maladies in a Theropod Di…

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RT @Hiro_DinoPaleo: #恐竜復元教室 #恐竜復元教室ディロフォサウルス編 ディロフォサウルス全体像 仙椎から前が長めの獣脚類で、全長は約7m ホロタイプの病理学の論文を見ても分かる様に、前肢の指は4本 https://t.co/wywucCSVs5 ht…

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RT @Hiro_DinoPaleo: #恐竜復元教室 #恐竜復元教室ディロフォサウルス編 ディロフォサウルス全体像 仙椎から前が長めの獣脚類で、全長は約7m ホロタイプの病理学の論文を見ても分かる様に、前肢の指は4本 https://t.co/wywucCSVs5 ht…

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Professor Flynn
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RT @RJDownard: Better late than never ... Restream's fits at midnight gone, and I did the show this evening, links now in https://t.co/Ld93…

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Rulon James Downard
@RJDownard · X

Better late than never ... Restream's fits at midnight gone, and I did the show this evening, links now in https://t.co/Ld93LJfF6v

Apr 23, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,619 followers View post →
けーえぬ、大人の学び直し
@KnJhehduurbrnf · X

RT @Guanlong_wucaii: #恐竜復元教室ディロフォサウルスと仲間達編 "Record-Breaking Pain: The Largest Number and Variety of Forelimb Bone Maladies in a Theropod Di…

Mar 10, 2024 · 1 share · 423 followers View post →
冠龍 諸々を執筆中
@Guanlong_wucaii · X

#恐竜復元教室ディロフォサウルスと仲間達編 "Record-Breaking Pain: The Largest Number and Variety of Forelimb Bone Maladies in a Theropod Dinosaur" https://t.co/ltZGRQWJ6c 傷だらけのディロフォサウルス (四肢などに骨折など多数)

Mar 10, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,232 followers View post →
RandomWalkInScience
@RWiSblog · X

Senter P, Juengst SL (2016) Record- Breaking Pain: The Largest Number and Variety of Forelimb Bone Maladies in a Theropod Dinosaur. PLoS ONE 11(2): e0149140. doi:10.1371/journal. pone.0149140 https://t.co/Zr5Zn2TgPG

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