Waltham — August 7, 2025 — For patients with amputations affecting the hand, toe transfer surgery provides an alternative to replanting the amputated digits and may lead to greater improvement in hand ...
Amputees in 16th century Europe commissioned iron hands from artisans, many of whom had never made prostheses before. Lernestål, Erik, Livrustkammaren/SHM, CC BY-SA The human body today has many ...
Louise Marshallsay was trying to naturally pass a kidney stone when she developed an infection that led to septic shock. In ...
A 29-year-old man has successfully undergone a double hand transplant, a procedure hospital staff are referring to as a “medical marvel six years in the making.” Luka Krizanac — from Zurich, ...
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Burjeel Medical City doctors replant amputated arm in complex 10-hour surgery
Specialists at Burjeel Medical City successfully replanted the arm of a 50-year-old resident after it was completely ...
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Modern surgery began with saws and iron hands – how amputation transformed the body in the Renaissance
The human body today has many replaceable parts, ranging from artificial hearts to myoelectric feet. What makes this possible is not just complicated technology and delicate surgical procedures. It’s ...
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