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A member asked:

Is it possible to replace a amputated hand with another donor hand?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Yes: It is now possible to do this nowdays, but there are risks involved and a strict patient selection because of it.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/28/2014

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Possible: It may be a challenge finding a compatible donor.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 3/28/2014

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Challenging: To find a donor with a viable hand and hard to get to function normally due to vascular and nerves.

Answered 3/28/2014

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