Katylyn is a 19-year-old female who was involved in a car accident which resulted in the traumatic amputation of her left index finger. She also had numerous glass shards in her hand. She had emergency surgery which left her with an unsightly index finger amputation stump. After discussion with the patient and her family members, … Continue reading Young woman regains use of her right hand with reconstructive hand surgery →

A swimmer, paddle boarder, kayaker Chris Lechner’s enjoys all aspects of water and finds deep meaning in each adventure. He has shared a few of his adventures previously with Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine. Now, he has completed a SUP first descent of the Tuckasegee River in North Carolina. The best part was that he shared the adventure with his sons … Continue reading Lechner Tackles the Tuck →

Dr. Chris Lechner is supporting Asheville Community Yoga in its Yoga-thon/Swima-thon fundraiser by swimming across Lake Michigan on August 5, 2015. Carolina Hand and Sports Medicine is supporting him in this endeavor. Please follow link to pledge your support! Thank you. https://www.classy.org/fundraise?fcid=468840