Need It Like I Need a Hole in The Head: A History of the World’s Earliest Neurosurgery

Discover how trepanation, an ancient practice of drilling into the skull, evolved into modern neurosurgery, showcasing early medical innovation and human ingenuity.

Topics

  • trepanation
  • skull surgery
  • neurosurgery
  • ancient medicine
  • craniotomy
  • burr holes
  • brain trauma
  • subdural hematoma
  • medical history
  • neolithic surgery
  • brain injury
  • head trauma
  • surgical techniques
  • medical innovation