Evidence of earliest known limb amputation discovered in Borneo

Experts have uncovered evidence of the earliest known limb amputation. (Nature journal handout/PA)

Experts have uncovered evidence of the earliest known limb amputation. (Nature journal handout/PA)

Thu, 15 Sep, 2022 - 21:35
Jane Kirby, PA Health and Science Editor

Evidence of the earliest known limb amputation has been uncovered in Borneo.

A human skeleton thought to be from around 31,000 years ago shows the left foot surgically amputated, but also reveals that the patient recovered.

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