Chris Pollock and his transplanted human hands. He spends at least six hours a day in therapy, learning how to use them.
Chris Pollock has spent more than 3 months undergoing therapy at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. With him is his aunt, Marie Mardula, one of a few family members who comes to stay with him while he's in Pittsburgh.
Chris Pollock shows his transplanted right forearm. He is one of only a few people in the world with two transplanted human hands and a transplanted human forearm.
Chris Pollock undergoes therapy at least six hours per day at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
John Pollock, Chris Pollock's father, talks with Pastor Kathleen Baker at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Harrisburg (Paxtang), Pa.
Pastor Kathleen Baker, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Harrisburg (Paxtang), Pa.
Chris Pollock and his father, John Pollock, built this rose garden next to the sanctuary at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Harrisburg (Paxtang), Pa.