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Summary
This study addresses lingering questions about Joseph Merrick, The Elephant Man. It investigates the disease impacting his left femoral head, the origins of his severe deformities, and the ultimate cause of his death.
Area of Science:
- Medical history
- Skeletal pathology
- Forensic science
Background:
- Joseph Merrick, famously known as 'The Elephant Man', presented with severe deformities.
- Previous literature has not definitively established the etiology of his condition or specific disease processes.