Amazing Surgery: Double Arm Transplant Patient in Mexico Tests New Limbs Linda Sharkey - The Independent
go to original November 29, 2013

Double Arm Transplant in Mexico Sees a Successful Recovery (john green)

Gabriel Granados had both his arms amputated below the elbow after he suffered an electrical accident last year.

Almost two years later, he sees a successful recovery. Following his physiotherapy, Mr Granados has achieved 70% of his movements and is "very independent" on his daily activities.

He became the first patient in Latin America to receive a double arm transplant. The 52-year-old father of two received the arms of a 34-year-old shooting victim.

After a 17-hour surgery, Mr Granados was able to have both arms again and feel his hands.

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