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Icelandic man, 49, who underwent the world's first double arm and shoulder transplant 16 months
• https://www.dailymail.co.uk By BRIDIE PEARSON-JONEFelix Gretarsson, 49, from was forced to have his arms amputated in 1998
After decades without them, the Icelandic native managed to convince a surgeon to perform a double arm and shoulder transplant in a gruelling surgery
Shocked surgeons with his incredible progress, and is now able to brush his teeth, walk and throw balls for his dog and hug his kid