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Lady Diana Ladino1, Gary Hunter, José Francisco Téllez-Zenteno

  • 1Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; Neurology Department, College of Medicine, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia.

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Art has long depicted health and disease, with epilepsy inspiring many works. This review explores artistic representations of epilepsy surgery, from historical "stone of madness" beliefs to modern depictions, highlighting a new painting offering hope.

Keywords:
Brain stoneFollyLunacyMedicine historyPaintingTrepanning

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Humanities
  • Art History
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Art has historically reflected societal understanding and misconceptions of health and disease.
  • Epilepsy, with its dramatic presentation, has been a recurring theme in art, often linked to spiritual or mythical interpretations.

Observation:

  • Artistic depictions of epilepsy treatment are rare, especially concerning surgical interventions.
  • Early art, like 12th-century portraits and Bosch's
  • The Stone of Madness
  • depicted the erroneous belief that "madness stones" caused neurological and psychiatric conditions.
  • Contemporary art often portrays ancient procedures like trepanation, but rarely modern epilepsy surgery.

Findings:

  • This article reviews significant artworks related to epilepsy surgery, analyzing their historical context.
  • It highlights the scarcity of artistic representations of modern epilepsy surgical advancements.
  • A new painting by Eduardo Urbano Merino is presented, illustrating the patient journey in refractory epilepsy.

Implications:

  • Understanding historical artistic portrayals of epilepsy and its treatments offers insight into evolving medical beliefs.
  • The review underscores the need for contemporary art to reflect advancements in epilepsy surgery.
  • The featured artwork aims to provide hope and support for patients undergoing treatment for refractory epilepsy.