X-Nico

3 unusual facts about Nadey Hakim


Clint Hallam

The hand was amputated on 3 February 2001 by the transplant surgeon Nadey Hakim.

Hand transplantation

Hallam's transplanted hand was removed at his request by the transplant surgeon Nadey Hakim on February 2, 2001 following another episode of rejection.

The operation was performed on September 23, 1998 in Lyon, France by a team assembled from different countries around the world including Prof Nadey Hakim who represented the UK, and Professor Jean-Michel Dubernard from France.



see also