OT: wounded warrior who lost all 4 limbs gets successful double arm transplant

Probiotic

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Posted 1/29/2013 11:19 PM (GMT 0)

This is an amazing story from a surgical and immune system (avoiding rejection of donor limbs) standpoint and also in terms of inspiration:

www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57566299/quadruple-amputee-veteran-receives-double-arm-transplant/

Peety

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Posted 1/30/2013 3:08 AM (GMT 0)

I saw that report, really amazing!

MaxMilian

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Posted 1/30/2013 6:22 AM (GMT 0)

He'd have to take Imuran for the rest of his life right?

quincy

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Posted 1/30/2013 7:29 AM (GMT 0)

Amazing.

He'll be on antirejection meds indefinitely (from what I understand of all transplant patients).

q