KNH makes history with World’s First Transhumeral TSR surgery

Surgeons at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have performed the World’s First Transhumeral Targeted Sensory Reinnervation (TSR) surgery.

The surgeons carried out the procedure on Moses Mwendwa aged 22 years who lost his arm due to compartment syndrome after a fall on the stairs in January.

Moses has now regained sensation in his missing left hand.

The groundbreaking seven-hour procedure reroutes nerves to create a “sensory map,” enabling touch perception and better prosthetic control.

The operation was led by Prof. Nang’ole and Dr. Wabwire in what the doctors described as A global milestone in medicine.