Patient Profile
NAME: Louella Aker
AGE AT TIME OF TRANSPLANTATION: 69
DATE OF TRANSPLANTATION: September 17, 2016
RACE: Caucasian
OCCUPATION: Retired from Presbyterian Church USA headquarters; former assistant manager at Family Dollar Store
PLACE OF BIRTH: New Albany, Indiana
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Jeffersonville, Indiana
DATE ENTERED ON ORGAN DONOR NETWORK: September 18, 2015
FAMILY: Five adult children and 11 grandchildren
MEDICAL HISTORY: Mrs. Aker acquired an infection while involved in the cleanup and family assistance needs following the Henryville, Indiana tornado of March 2, 2012. She was later diagnosed with septicemia. She underwent a bilateral, below the knee amputation of her legs, left forearm amputation, and right partial hand amputation. She now walks on prosthetic legs and uses Touch Bionics Myoelectric prosthesis for her hands.
News Releases / Announcements
Indiana Woman Undergoes Double Hand Transplant at Jewish Hospital
Louella Aker, 69, becomes first female hand transplant recipient in Kentucky
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Surgery Images
Video
Video: Hand Transplant Recipient Louella Aker Surgical B-Roll
Patient Profile
NAME: Louella Aker
AGE AT TIME OF TRANSPLANTATION: 69
DATE OF TRANSPLANTATION: September 17, 2016
RACE: Caucasian
OCCUPATION: Retired from Presbyterian Church USA headquarters; former assistant manager at Family Dollar Store
PLACE OF BIRTH: New Albany, Indiana
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Jeffersonville, Indiana
DATE ENTERED ON ORGAN DONOR NETWORK: September 18, 2015
FAMILY: Five adult children and 11 grandchildren
MEDICAL HISTORY: Mrs. Aker acquired an infection while involved in the cleanup and family assistance needs following the Henryville, Indiana tornado of March 2, 2012. She was later diagnosed with septicemia. She underwent a bilateral, below the knee amputation of her legs, left forearm amputation, and right partial hand amputation. She now walks on prosthetic legs and uses Touch Bionics Myoelectric prosthesis for her hands.
News Releases / Announcements
Indiana Woman Undergoes Double Hand Transplant at Jewish Hospital
Louella Aker, 69, becomes first female hand transplant recipient in Kentucky
Images
Surgery Images
Video
Video: Hand Transplant Recipient Louella Aker Surgical B-Roll