A builder who could not use his hands due to a skin disease has been given a new life after a double transplant.
Steven Gallagher, 48, was diagnosed with scleroderma, an autoimmune disease that causes scarring on his skin and internal organs, after developing an unusual rash on his cheeks and nose about 13 years ago, and pain in his nose. right arm.
The condition affected areas such as the nose, mouth and hands, and about seven years ago, her fingers began to curl up until they were in a fist position and she was suffering from “horrible” pain. When experts suggested the idea of a double-handed transplant, the father of three rejected the idea, but then decided to go ahead despite the risks. “My