As with any transplant, there is a risk of rejection (acute or chronic), which may require adjustments in the medication doses.

Hand transplants are life-changing. They provide hope for an amputee to be able to live an independent and productive life. They restore the self-respect of the individual and give them a second chance at life. Hence, it is important to create awareness about hand donation. It is more important to create awareness about hand injuries. Proper primary treatment can help us save hands, prevent amputation and eventually avoid the need for a transplant.