September 2024 PMID 38726991

Histological analysis and etiology of a pathological iguanodontian femur from England.

Filippo Bertozzo, Koen Stein, Elena Varotto, Francesco M Galassi, Alastair Ruffell, Eileen Murphy

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The group collectively expresses strong interest and positive accord towards the publication, highlighting phrases like 'paleopathologies in Iguanodon' and noting that the study addressed 'a pathological iguanodontian femur.' The tone and word choices reflect curiosity about dinosaur injuries and the implications of tissue analysis, such as mentions of 'microCT scans' and 'histological analysis,' showing active engagement with the scientific content, although the overall impact is seen as meaningful but not revolutionary.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize and support the significance of the publication, emphasizing the importance of paleopathological insights into dinosaur health.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity, with many referencing the detailed analysis and implying that the findings are fascinating for understanding dinosaur injuries and evolution.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discourse involves sharing interpretations, such as viewing the analysis as evidence of dinosaur injuries and contemplating their significance, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that this research could influence future studies of dinosaur biology and paleopathology, but they mostly acknowledge its importance rather than demonstrate groundbreaking influence.

Abstract in brief

  • The study describes a femur from an iguanodontian dinosaur found in England that shows a unique large lateral overgrowth, which was examined using microCT scans and histological analysis.
  • The overgrowth is identified as a fracture callus, suggesting the animal sustained an injury that may have impacted its movement, especially since the fracture was located above the knee, a vital area for leg muscles.
  • Additionally, the femur contains cancellous bone-like tissue near the injury site, and researchers explored whether this tissue was medullary bone, which in modern birds is associated with ovulation, or another type of pathological tissue.]

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Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X

Histological analysis and etiology of a pathological iguanodontian femur from England - Bertozzo - Journal of Anatomy - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/S1RCciAICb

May 10, 2024 · 44 likes · 10 shares · 32,079 followers View post →
PaleoGalli
@TwitiGalli · X

Análise histológica e etiologia de um fêmur iguanodontiano patológico da Inglaterra https://t.co/D38StHtEV1 https://t.co/y1lMHR4Iqm

May 10, 2024 · 27 likes · 3 shares · 1,734 followers View post →
JC2S
@JeanCSoto4 · X

@Emirodrigueza En realidad, existen fósiles de dinosaurios que indican fémures sanados en vida; y, claramente, anteriores a la civilización humana. Desconozco si Margaret Mead lo sabía, o si todo el mundo copia esta cadena sin consultar más. https://t.co/TskTtPrRLl.

Aug 6, 2025 · 16 likes · 151 followers View post →
Filippo Bertozzo, PhD
@Paleofolk · X

@Tweetisaurus https://t.co/JM02hAztrq

May 10, 2024 · 9 likes · 2,763 followers View post →
NielsdeWinter
@NielsJdeWinter · X

Nice new publication by @Paleofolk and colleagues about paleopathologies in Iguanodon. These guys did not have an easy life! @JournalofAnat https://t.co/BNJy6tCw2F

May 17, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 736 followers View post →
とよけらとぷす
@rex_toyo · X

論文へのリンク https://t.co/HlxHhJYmv8

May 18, 2024 · 2 likes · 2,153 followers View post →

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Phantoche
@Ph4ntoche · X

@Emirodrigueza @JeanCSoto4 Creo que lo podes ver aca. https://t.co/KSjqCkJmE2

Aug 7, 2025 · 1 like · 223 followers View post →
JC2S
@JeanCSoto4 · X

@Emirodrigueza En realidad, existen fósiles de dinosaurios que indican fémures sanados en vida; y, claramente, anteriores a la civilización humana. Desconozco si Margaret Mead lo sabía, o si todo el mundo copia esta cadena sin consultar más. https://t.co/TskTtPrRLl.

Aug 6, 2025 · 16 likes · 151 followers View post →
Anatomical Society
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RT @NielsJdeWinter: Nice new publication by @Paleofolk and colleagues about paleopathologies in Iguanodon. These guys did not have an easy…

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RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Histological analysis and etiology of a pathological iguanodontian femur from England - Bertozzo - Journal of Anatomy -…

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とよけらとぷす
@rex_toyo · X

論文へのリンク https://t.co/HlxHhJYmv8

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Journal of Anatomy
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RT @NielsJdeWinter: Nice new publication by @Paleofolk and colleagues about paleopathologies in Iguanodon. These guys did not have an easy…

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NielsdeWinter
@NielsJdeWinter · X

Nice new publication by @Paleofolk and colleagues about paleopathologies in Iguanodon. These guys did not have an easy life! @JournalofAnat https://t.co/BNJy6tCw2F

May 17, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 736 followers View post →
Saurobiont
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RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Histological analysis and etiology of a pathological iguanodontian femur from England - Bertozzo - Journal of Anatomy -…

May 14, 2024 · 10 shares · 1,057 followers View post →
Saurobiont
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RT @TwitiGalli: Análise histológica e etiologia de um fêmur iguanodontiano patológico da Inglaterra https://t.co/D38StHtEV1 https://t.co/y1…

May 13, 2024 · 3 shares · 1,057 followers View post →
fernanda castano
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Histological analysis and etiology of a pathological iguanodontian femur from England - Bertozzo - Journal of Anatomy - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/F7WUXUu30v

May 11, 2024 · 1 like · 2,716 followers View post →
dino_naturalist
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RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Histological analysis and etiology of a pathological iguanodontian femur from England - Bertozzo - Journal of Anatomy -…

May 11, 2024 · 10 shares · 46 followers View post →
Marcos K. Pinheiro / "Marcos Wyvern" (Marcosaurus)
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RT @TwitiGalli: Análise histológica e etiologia de um fêmur iguanodontiano patológico da Inglaterra https://t.co/D38StHtEV1 https://t.co/y1…

May 11, 2024 · 3 shares · 1,004 followers View post →
Lox
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RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Histological analysis and etiology of a pathological iguanodontian femur from England - Bertozzo - Journal of Anatomy -…

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Jeremy Lockwood
@valdosaurus · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Histological analysis and etiology of a pathological iguanodontian femur from England - Bertozzo - Journal of Anatomy -…

May 11, 2024 · 10 shares · 851 followers View post →
Palaeodon
@Paleod76710 · X

RT @TwitiGalli: Análise histológica e etiologia de um fêmur iguanodontiano patológico da Inglaterra https://t.co/D38StHtEV1 https://t.co/y1…

May 10, 2024 · 3 shares · 430 followers View post →
PaleoGalli
@TwitiGalli · X

Análise histológica e etiologia de um fêmur iguanodontiano patológico da Inglaterra https://t.co/D38StHtEV1 https://t.co/y1lMHR4Iqm

May 10, 2024 · 27 likes · 3 shares · 1,734 followers View post →
Marcos K. Pinheiro / "Marcos Wyvern" (Marcosaurus)
@BongMarcosaurus · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Histological analysis and etiology of a pathological iguanodontian femur from England - Bertozzo - Journal of Anatomy -…

May 10, 2024 · 10 shares · 1,004 followers View post →
David Evans
@DavidEvans_ROM · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Histological analysis and etiology of a pathological iguanodontian femur from England - Bertozzo - Journal of Anatomy -…

May 10, 2024 · 10 shares · 14,064 followers View post →
Extinct and Extant
@Extinct_Extant · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Histological analysis and etiology of a pathological iguanodontian femur from England - Bertozzo - Journal of Anatomy -…

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Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X

Histological analysis and etiology of a pathological iguanodontian femur from England - Bertozzo - Journal of Anatomy - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/S1RCciAICb

May 10, 2024 · 44 likes · 10 shares · 32,079 followers View post →
Filippo Bertozzo, PhD
@Paleofolk · X

@Tweetisaurus https://t.co/JM02hAztrq

May 10, 2024 · 9 likes · 2,763 followers View post →
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