In 2007 surgeons removed 13 pounds of flesh and bone in an effort to make his life more manageable.

Surprisingly, even with a massive hand such as this, Lui Hua did not hold the world record. That honor belongs to Robert Wadlow (1918-1940). Born with a condition called hyperplasia of his pituitary gland, Wadlow grew to an impressive 8 feet, 11.1 inches (2.72 m). His hands measured 12.75 inches (32.3 cm) from the wrist to the tip of his middle finger. He wore a size 25 ring.