My friend Ramona, recently posted about the Orlando, Florida student, Linda Lu, who has just received a hand transplant in her blog Suture for a Living.  Dr. Bates is a surgeon and also a phenomenal quitter.  So you see she certainly understands how important her hands are, yet she noted, “Just because we can do a procedure, doesn’t mean we always should.” I share her sentiments.
As a life care planning expert in amputation injury and limb loss, I find hand transplantation somewhat disturbing.  I can appreciate the technology and biological …

Updated 4/16/09
As many of my readers are aware, I have a personal interest in patients suffering from traumatic amputation.  I have had the pleasure of assisting several amputees in their rehabilitation efforts.  It is gratifying work.
A Twitter link today directed me to post from the Telegraph in the UK regarding a student who was fit for the i-Limb bionic hand/arm.  The post includes a great video.  For anyone who has worked with amputation patients, you will recognize the advances in this limb compared with the myoelectric prosthesis.  The most amazing …