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Is it possible to replace a amputated hand with another donor hand?
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Yes: It is now possible to do this nowdays, but there are risks involved and a strict patient selection because of it.
Answered 3/28/2014
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Possible: It may be a challenge finding a compatible donor.
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.
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