The World's First Hand Transplant

Published: Sept. 23, 2014, 7:50 a.m.

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On 23 September 1998, a New Zealander called Clint Hallam became the recipient of the world\'s first hand transplant. But two years later, after a poor physical and psychological reaction to the transplant, Hallam asked for it to be removed, claiming that it felt "like a dead man\'s hand". Witness speaks to Nadey Hakim, who was part of the transplant team - and who later amputated the hand.

(Photo: Clint Hallam. Credit: Press Association)

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