
A man who was the first person in the UK to receive a double hand transplant has written a letter of thanks to the surgeon who performed the operation.
Chris King, 57 from Doncaster, had the pioneering surgery nine months ago in Leeds General Infirmary. He lost both hands, except for his thumbs, four years prior in an accident involving a metal pressing machine.
Mr King is progressing faster than what the medical team had anticipated. He is able to write, make a cup of tea and complete gardening tasks. He hopes to soon be able to clap his hands at a Leeds Rhinos game.
He wrote a letter of gratitude to Professor Simon Kay, a consultant plastic surgeon who performed Mr King's double transplant.