Sunday, 6 January 2013

Britain's first hand transplant a success

Leeds, England (UPI) Jan 4, 2013



A British grandfather receiving the country's first hand transplant says he has already gained movement of his fingers following the operation.
Former pub owner Mark Cahill, 51, received the new hand to replace a right hand left unusable for five years because of gout and a subsequent infection. Surgeons at Leeds General Infirmary amputated the functionless hand and replaced it with a .....