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Angie Duckworth, Transplant Social Worker, talks about the importance of having good social support when pursuing a hand/arm transplant.
Making a Decision
There are many factors that people with upper limb loss should consider when deciding whether or not they want to pursue hand/arm transplantation.
Here you can find information about hand/arm transplantation to help in decision-making.
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