• Chance Encounter: John-Paul McGrail'sHand Transplant Journey

  • Feb 12 2025
  • Length: 33 mins
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Chance Encounter: John-Paul McGrail'sHand Transplant Journey

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  • In this episode, host Caroline Verdon interviews John Paul McGrail, who shares his compelling story of navigating life after losing his right arm in a car accident in 2006. He describes the challenges of using a prosthetic for over a decade and the life-changing encounter with a customer that led him to consider a hand transplant. John Paul recounts his journey through psychological assessments, the emotional and practical implications of the transplant, and the profound impact it has had on his life. He also touches on the emotional aspects of knowing a donor was involved and how his life and capabilities have changed since the surgery.

    Produced by Under the Mast, this podcast is presented by Caroline Verdon

    You can find out more about hand and upper limb transplants at LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST here



    00:00 Introduction to Leeds Hand Transplant Team

    00:30 John Paul's Accident and Initial Struggles

    02:47 Discovering the Hand Transplant Option

    05:04 The Referral and Initial Consultations

    08:03 The Psychological and Physical Assessments

    17:16 The Call for the Transplant

    21:41 Post-Transplant Experiences and Reflections

    31:12 Comparing Prosthetics to the Transplanted Hand

    32:25 Preview of the Next Episode
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