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Ancient medicine may not have been as primitive as we once thought. A fascinating find from Sweden, dating between 1260 and 1527, reveals a humerus bone with a copper plate applied after surgery, demonstrating an advanced understanding of both surgical procedure and the medicinal properties of materials. The bone’s growth around the plate indicates a successful operation, with the bone healing as expected.
The use of copper in this ancient surgery was likely no coincidence. Copper has long been known for its antimicrobial and antiviral properties, making it an early example of using a material with antiseptic qualities to prevent infection and promote healing. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about the limitations of ancient medical practices and showcases the ingenuity of early medical professionals who combined practical knowledge with natural resources.
The successful integration of the copper plate into the humerus not only demonstrates a surgical skill that we might ...