Monday, December 13, 2010
Double Hand Transplant Recipient To Return Home For Holidays
KENTUCKY...
A Kentucky hospital says a double hand transplant recipient will be able to return home to Oklahoma for the holidays.
A statement from Jewish Hospital in Louisville says it will be the first trip home for Edmond, Okla., chiropractor Rich Edwards since the initial 17 1/2 hour operation in August. Edwards' hands were left mangled in a 2006 truck fire.
His double hand transplant was the first performed at Jewish Hospital and the third in the nation.
The statement says a celebration will be held today for Edwards. He and one of his surgeons were expected to give brief remarks.
A Kentucky hospital says a double hand transplant recipient will be able to return home to Oklahoma for the holidays.
A statement from Jewish Hospital in Louisville says it will be the first trip home for Edmond, Okla., chiropractor Rich Edwards since the initial 17 1/2 hour operation in August. Edwards' hands were left mangled in a 2006 truck fire.
His double hand transplant was the first performed at Jewish Hospital and the third in the nation.
The statement says a celebration will be held today for Edwards. He and one of his surgeons were expected to give brief remarks.
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