Eighteen months after double hand transplant, child is now able to write, and feed and dress himself independently

[rangerrebew]

Eighteen months after double hand transplant, child is now able to write, and feed and dress himself independently

Date:
    July 19, 2017
Source:
    The Lancet
Summary:
    The world's first double hand transplant in a child has been successful under carefully considered circumstances. The recipient of the transplant was an 8-year-old boy based in the USA, who is now able to write, and feed and dress himself independently following months of occupational therapy and psychological support. A study presents the first medical report of the surgery and 18 months of follow-up.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170719090127.htm

[Polly Ticks]

In another case involving a teenager who received a donor limb, there were severe complications and the patient died soon after surgery.

I cannot imagine the decision-making process his parents must've had to go through, especially having already been through a kidney transplant with him.  It sounds like he has had an overall mostly positive outcome so far, with a few major setbacks along the way.  Here's hoping he continues to progress well.