First Double Arm Transplant Patient Doing Well

A German farmer who lost both of his arms in a corn shredder accident six years ago is feeling whole again after a ground-breaking double arm transplant operation. A team of 40 medical professionals was on hand for the 15-hour procedure to replace the farmer’s missing limbs this past July. Ever since his arms were amputated, Karl Merk has needed round-the-clock care; but the success of his operation has given him hope that he will one day be able to dress and feed himself again. While it …

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First Double Arm Transplant Patient Doing Well