"In most cases where the foetus survived, it was clear which limb was less developed and should be amputated. Jie-jie's case was especially rare because both left arms were almost equally well developed."
Um, why not keep both of them? Sheer drive for normalcy?
Dave Cournoyer began blogging in 2005 while studying Political Science at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. In 2006, he was elected Vice-President (External) his Students’ Union and served as Chair of the Council of Alberta University Students until 2007. Since then, he has worked as Communication Coordinator for Alberta’s official opposition party and for various advocacy and public policy groups. As well as writing on this blog, Dave also occasionally writes for publications such as SEE Magazine.
"In most cases where the foetus survived, it was clear which limb was less developed and should be amputated. Jie-jie's case was especially rare because both left arms were almost equally well developed."
ReplyDeleteUm, why not keep both of them? Sheer drive for normalcy?
Sigh: he was the best waiter the world never had.