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2,000 Year Window into the World of Roman Medical Techniques Opened
By Andrew Merrington, University of Exeter
The intricate design and workmanship of a set of medical instruments used by Roman surgeons 2,000 years ago have been revealed thanks to state-of-the-art archaeological technology.
Using a CT scanner capable of peering beneath the surface of objects, researchers have examined six implements including a bronze scalpel handle that would have been used in surgery.
Two surgical probes, a spoon, and two needles were also scanned at the University of Exeter’s SHArD 3D Lab to help build a picture of how they might have been deployed by Roman medics when treating injuries and medical conditions in ancient Britain.
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