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Can full-fingers transplant be done using stem cell technology?

Prof Suneet Sood
Consultant Surgeon,
Malaysia

Q: Is it possible to do full-fingers transplant from another person using the stem cell, and if that will help to avoid rejection from the body?

A:Transplantation of full fingers can be done, not using stem cell technology, but it is among the most difficult of transplants, with a low success rate. Transplantation using stem cell technology - No, stem cells are not immuno-suppressive agents for preventing rejection.Stem cells for growing new fingers? May be possible later, but not at present.