"I received world's first double arm transplant - I can ride a bike for the first time"
- last year
A man who received the world's first double arm transplant has ridden a bike for the first time - two years after surgery.
Felix Gretarsson, 50, had to have his arms amputated in January 1998 after he was electrocuted at work fixing power lines.
After decades without both arms, he convinced a surgeon to perform the world's first double arm and shoulder transplant in a 15-hour surgery in January 2021.
The former electrician shocked surgeons with his incredible progress - being able to return to the gym, hug his children and drive.
Now, the public speaker has taken the next step and returned to cycling - an activity he used to enjoy before his accident.
Felix Gretarsson, 50, had to have his arms amputated in January 1998 after he was electrocuted at work fixing power lines.
After decades without both arms, he convinced a surgeon to perform the world's first double arm and shoulder transplant in a 15-hour surgery in January 2021.
The former electrician shocked surgeons with his incredible progress - being able to return to the gym, hug his children and drive.
Now, the public speaker has taken the next step and returned to cycling - an activity he used to enjoy before his accident.