Some time ago, a few source reported of a man who went through finger size reduce procedure to use his iPhone. Thomas Martel, a 28-year-old fat guy from Denver, always had troubles hitting tiny buttons with his huge hands. The iPhone was the last straw, and he applied for thumb tissue amputation in order to […]
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While some amputations may be considered freaky, others are quite socially acceptable, if not desirable. That is circumcision.
Socially acceptable amputation: circumcision Read More »
During after surgery rehabilitation and other forced inactivity periods, many people tend to gain a few pounds. How can you keep your weight under control?
Weight loss and control during rehab Read More »
My new girlfriend doesn’t have a finger, should I still date her? My new boyfriend has half a digit missing, should I run away? Such palmistry appear in online Q&As with surprising regularity.
Should I date a person missing finger or fingertip? Read More »
This guy is world’s first one to receive double arm transplants. Karl Merk, sporting both his new arms.
Arm Amputee Options: I can see dead people Read More »
Some people don’t miss fingers, they got extra ones. Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962), idol.
Celebrities with extra fingers: Norma Jean Dougherty Read More »
A nice late 1980’s movie on time travel, featuring a cripple. This guy in wheelchair doesn’t seem to have any legs.
Amputation in movies: Millennium (1989) Read More »
A month has passed since the injury and the surgery. The traumatologist described the new X-ray as consolidated fracture in satisfactory condition.
Month One: The thumb is still heavily swollen Read More »
It is interesting how some things are considered normal and even desirable, while other things of the same nature are no go. Prosthesis is one of such examples.
Socially acceptable prosthesis Read More »
Some news are just too good to be true. There were at least two reports about miraculous regrowing of cut-off fingertips. A breathtaking gospel for anyone missing some. Let’s take a closer look.
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