First double-hand transplant recipient reaches medical milestone

Credit: Image - Getty; Video - CBS News

A boy who made history as the first child to receive a double-hand transplant, has passed a medical milestone in his recovery.

Doctors say Zion Harvey's body has finally accepted the hands, and his brain's connected up to make them work.

He can now hold a baseball bat again, and hit a home-run.

Watch the video to see the full CBS News report.

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