# Hand-Rescuing Medicine Chinese Surgeons Perform Hand-to-Leg Graft to Keep Severed Hand Alive By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-11-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-to-leg-graft References: [web.orange](http://web.orange.co.uk/article/quirkies/Girls_hand_grafted_onto_her_leg) & [mrrsinc.medicalillustration](http://mrrsinc.medicalillustration.com/generateexhibit.php?ID=15262&ExhibitKeywordsRaw=&TL=&A=42074) After nine-year-old Ming Li’s hand was accidentally [severed from her body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing), Chinese surgeons performed a hand-to-leg graft to keep the hand alive: Ming Li’s arm was too damaged to allow for reconnection surgery after a roadside accident, so doctors grafted it to her right calf for three months where it remained viable for reattachment. . The hand-to-leg graft was a success. Ming Li’s hand has been [reattached to her arm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arm-rehabilitation-robot) and she is able to move it. Doctors believe that Ming Li will eventually have enough function in her hand to take care of herself as an adult. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Organ Transplant Innovations:** Medical advancements in organ transplant procedures can lead to innovative solutions and survival strategies beyond traditional approaches. - **Alternative Treatment Approaches:** Development of alternative treatments for severe injuries and medical conditions can lead to more options and opportunities for patients to recover. - **Tissue Regeneration Breakthroughs:** Breakthrough research in tissue regeneration can provide new ways to restore function and improve quality of life for individuals with severe injuries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Technology:** The medical technology industry has the potential to drive innovation in organ transplant and alternative treatment approaches. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Pharmaceutical companies can develop drugs that aid in tissue regeneration and cellular repair to supplement traditional medical treatments. - **Biotechnology:** Biotechnology can be utilized to create new solutions for severe injuries and medical conditions through development of advanced tissue regeneration techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Four-Armed Surgical Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourarmed-surgical-robots.md) - [Enhanced Thumb Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/third-thumb.md) - [Reversible Robotic Hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reversible-robotic-hand.md) - [Mind-Controlled Artificial Arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-prosthetic-arm.md) - [Massaging Hand Healthcare Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitdema-glove.md) - [Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunet.md) - [Smart Bionic Hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bionic-hand.md) - [AI-Powered Prosthetic Arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-prosthetic-arm.md) - [Bionic Knee Prostheses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpswwwmediamitedu.md)