Sunday, October 12

Man has first two arm transplant

Karl Merk lost his arms in a farm accident six years ago, but in July, doctors did a 15-hour operation to fix the donor arms to his body. But doctors say it could take up to two years before he can properly use his hands again.
Who: Karl Merk
What: Karl Merk is the first person to have both of his arms double arm transplant. Doctors fixed the donor arms to Karl Merk's body.
When: October 9 2008
Where: In a surgery room
Why: To fix the man's arm.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7660000/newsid_7660500/7660502.stm

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