permafrost Loc: Minnesota

Doctors did it the hard way..

wonder if they had pain pills back then..

Had to be one tough fellow for this procedure..

he Museum of Osteology is dedicated to providing an unforgettable educational experience for both children and adults. Don’t forget to visit our gift shop for unique and unusual gifts related to science and nature.



Not on public display: A Peruvian elongated skull with metal surgically implanted after returning from battle, estimated to be from about 2000 years ago. One of our more interesting and oldest pieces in the collection.
We don’t have a ton of background on this piece, but we do know he survived the procedure! Based on the broken bone surrounding the repair and you can see that it’s tightly fused together. It was a successful surgery.

RandyBrian Loc: Texas

That is amazing! Thanks for posting it Frosty. But now I have a headache just from looking at it.

lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

There's your proof of extraterrestrial visitation.

permafrost Loc: Minnesota

LOL, what else could it be?

Wonttakeitanymore

God given talent!!

woodchuck

Have the tested the metal to determine if it is from Earth?

Rose42

Ouch.

Mikeyavelli

And this was before aspirin.

jim_oldman Loc: Lexington, SC

I think we have a lot of his descendants running our country.