Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine

Welcome to Sawbones, where Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin McElroy take you on a whimsical tour of the dumb ways in which we've tried to fix people. This week: We put mercury on your chancre. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers (http://thetaxpayers.net)

A playful and informative podcast explores the history and misconceptions of trepanation, including the discovery of skulls with mysterious holes and the fascinating work of neurologist Paul Broca. It discusses the different methods of trepanation and delves into the belief of Dr. Bart that drilling a hole in the head can lead to enlightenment. The podcast also explores the medical procedures of craniotomy and drilling a bur hole, as well as the potential benefits of trepanation including increased intelligence and references to the movie 'Limitless'.