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Chinese doctors achieve world first in double-thigh reattachment surgery

Chinese doctors have successfully reattached both thighs of a 51-year-old man, enabling him to walk again after nearly 20 months of recovery. This complex procedure, involving complete bilateral thigh reattachment, is a world first, according to the Jiangsu Trauma and Treatment Association. The patient can now walk indoors with a frame and has regained sensation in his lower legs, showcasing China's advanced microsurgical trauma expertise. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Dannie Peng ·

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