In 2013, a remarkable medical procedure was performed on Chinese factory worker Xie Wei, where his hand was temporarily attached to his left ankle to maintain its viability, utilizing the blood supply from his leg.

One month later, doctors successfully reattached the hand to his arm. Post-recovery, Xie Wei was able to rotate his wrist partially, but his fingers' movement was still limited.

He was informed by medical experts that it might take around six months for the nerves in his hand to completely heal.