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Two possible cases of trephination from Australia
1Department of Prehistory, Research School of Pacific Studies, Australian National University, Canberra City.
American Journal of Physical Anthropology
|April 1, 1988
Summary
This study investigates potential cranial surgery on ancient Australian Aboriginal remains. Evidence suggests trepanation, a surgical procedure, may have been performed, expanding the known geographical range of this ancient practice.
Area of Science:
- Archaeology
- Paleopathology
- Anthropology
Background:
- Cranial surgery, including trepanation, has a long history across diverse cultures.
- Historically, cranial surgery was primarily used for treating head trauma or pain.