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04/01/2013
51-Year-Old Undergoes Pioneering Hand Transplant
51-year-old Mark Cahill has become the first person in the UK to have a hand transplant.
The former pub landlord from West Yorkshire had been unable to use his right hand after it was affected by gout.
Doctors say he is making good progress after an eight-hour operation at Leeds General Infirmary.
It is still as yet unknown exactly how much control he will gain of the hand – so far he can wiggle his fingers, but has no sense of touch.
Cahill developed gout in his toes and feet 20 years ago. Five years ago it spread to his right hand leaving him unable to open his fingers or use his hand for anything.
One option would have been a bionic hand, but he volunteered for the pioneering surgery.
As well as being a first for the UK, it was also the first time a recipient's hand has been amputated during an operation to attach a donor hand.
(H/GK)
The former pub landlord from West Yorkshire had been unable to use his right hand after it was affected by gout.
Doctors say he is making good progress after an eight-hour operation at Leeds General Infirmary.
It is still as yet unknown exactly how much control he will gain of the hand – so far he can wiggle his fingers, but has no sense of touch.
Cahill developed gout in his toes and feet 20 years ago. Five years ago it spread to his right hand leaving him unable to open his fingers or use his hand for anything.
One option would have been a bionic hand, but he volunteered for the pioneering surgery.
As well as being a first for the UK, it was also the first time a recipient's hand has been amputated during an operation to attach a donor hand.
(H/GK)
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