They are serving as conduits, pathways to direct the child's own nerves to grow back together. About three feet of nerves were removed last week from the back of Montez's legs. Rodrigo's mother will have a permanent but small amount of numbness on each side of her feet as a result of the removal. Hopefully he will have use of his arm, be able to sit on his own and be able to pick things up with his hand. Rodrigo will have to take anti-rejection drugs for nine to 12 months.
Doctors can then evaluate whether the operation was a success.
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