Piranha Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Link Baby Born With 3 Arms SHANGHAI, China (AP) -- Doctors in Shanghai on Tuesday were considering surgery options for a 2-month-old boy born with an unusually well-formed third arm. Neither of the boy's two left arms is fully functional and tests have so far been unable to determine which was more developed, said Dr. Chen Bochang, head of the orthopedics department at Shanghai Children's Medical Center. "His case is quite peculiar. We have no record of any child with such a complete third arm," Chen said in a telephone interview. The boy, identified only as "Jie-jie," also was born with just one kidney and may have problems that could lead to curvature of the spine, local media reports said. Jie-jie cried when either of his left arms was touched, but smiled and responded normally to other stimuli, the reports said. Chen said doctors hoped to work out a plan for surgery, but the boy's small size made it impossible to perform certain tests that would help them prepare. Media reports said other children have been reported born with additional arms and legs, but in those cases it was clear what limb was more developed. Chen's hospital is one of China's most experienced in dealing with unusual birth defects, including separating conjoined twins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 hmm, what sport will the chinese olympic committee corral this lad's future into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 (edited) hmm, what sport will the chinese olympic committee corral this lad's future into? 1493465[/snapback] Here's the article with a photo of the little tripod. Edited May 31, 2006 by cre8tiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 hmm, what sport will the chinese olympic committee corral this lad's future into? 1493465[/snapback] Ping pong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanruiz13 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Not a big deal... I was born with a 3rd leg The pic is crazy though... he should get into boxing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 (edited) Surprised I'm the first to use the "hey, I was born with 3 legs... so what?" line. Edit: Oops, took too long to hit "submit"... Edited May 31, 2006 by darin3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 High Fifteen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteebee Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 High Fifteen! 1493591[/snapback] but would have been funnier if Puddy had said it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 High Fifteen! 1493591[/snapback] 3 thumbs up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 how about... ..."Hey kid, you have three arms instead of two!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 They have a video on CNN.com... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I'm sure the father of this kid's prom date is going to be a little bit concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I wish i had a third arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 hmm, what sport will the chinese olympic committee corral this lad's future into? 1493465[/snapback] He will probably go into the army Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Evolution baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 He will probably go into the army 1493662[/snapback] groan. I expect that sort of thing from wiegie... but I thought you had higher standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 (edited) Because it's a boy, the kid will be welcome with open arms into the family. If it was a girl, there wouldn't be a story about it, because it would have disappeared. Edited June 1, 2006 by Puddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Should I make a masturbation reference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Should I make a masturbation reference? 1493730[/snapback] Well, you could hold the magazine with two hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I am very sad for this child. He will go through life with basically one fully functional arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I am very sad for this child. He will go through life with basically one fully functional arm. 1493765[/snapback] well, a bird in hand is....aahh, dammit i just can't do it. :doah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 well, a bird in hand is....aahh, dammit i just can't do it. :doah: 1493837[/snapback] There is hope for you yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Evolution baby! 1493671[/snapback] I'm ahead, i'm advanced. I'm the first mammal with three arms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 If he were to get married which one would he wear the ring on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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