North Carolina ’s First Double Hand Transplant Recipient Grateful for Gift
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Morgan deBlecourt
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In April 2017, Debra Kelly developed an invasive strep A infection that almost killed her and required her hands and legs to be amputated. Just 10 months after learning about Duke ’s hand transplant program, Kelly became the first person in North Carolina to receive a bilateral hand transplant. Today she is thrilled to be regaining her independence and returning to the activities she loves.
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Linda Carime Cendales, MD
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