Dec 20 Local News Physical Therapy Paying Off For Hand Transplant Recipient Three months after receiving a new left hand at Louisville’s Jewish Hospital, Donnie Rickelman says his recovery is going well. The Linton, Indiana man was back at the hospital today for a checkup, and showed how far he’s progressed by wrapping a Christmas gift. Rickelman says he’s always been comfortable with his transplanted hand. “From […] By Rick Howlett Dec 20 Local News Physical Therapy Paying Off For Hand Transplant Recipient Rick Howlett
Jul 20 Local News Transplant Recipient Getting Accustomed To New Left Hand The Indiana man who received a hand transplant at Louisville’s Jewish Hospital earlier this month is speaking publicly for the first time about the procedure. Thirty-six year old Donnie Rickelman lost his left hand in a factory accident thirteen years ago. His new left hand, transplanted July 10, came from an undisclosed male donor from […] By Rick Howlett Jul 20 Local News Transplant Recipient Getting Accustomed To New Left Hand Rick Howlett
Jul 12 Local News Indiana Man Receives Hand Transplant At Jewish Hospital Doctors say the latest recipient of a hand transplant at Louisville’s Jewish Hospital is recovering and being prepared for physical therapy. Donnie Rickelman of Linton, Indiana, about a two hour drive northwest of Louisville, received a new left hand Sunday. Rickelman’s left hand was partially amputated in a factory accident 13 years ago. The mishap […] By Rick Howlett Jul 12 Local News Indiana Man Receives Hand Transplant At Jewish Hospital Rick Howlett
Feb 22 Local News Jerry Fisher Marks Tenth Anniversary Of Hand Transplant "I’ve been asked, would I do it again, and I would. It was well worth it. And I can applaud just like everybody else now. I’m very thankful to be able to do that," he said. By Rick Howlett Feb 22 Local News Jerry Fisher Marks Tenth Anniversary Of Hand Transplant Rick Howlett