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Joe Rethford
Thanks to donor tissue used for reconstruction, Joe was able to get back to normal life after falling from a ladder and suffering devastating compound fractures in both wrists.
Riding motorcycles and playing guitar are two of Joe’s favorite hobbies – hobbies he didn’t think he’d ever be able to enjoy again after falling from a ladder and suffering compound fractures in both wrists.