Amputee gets golf lesson after 13 months after hand transplant

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- An Indiana amputee that underwent a hand transparent had a chance to live out his dreams.

Donnie Rickelman lost his hand 14 years ago in a factory accident.

Over the years he had tried using prosthetics. He later heard about a hand transparent.

After two years of tests, doctors performed the surgery.

And now, 13 months later Rickelman was able to get his first golf lesson.

"I can make a full fist, straighten, wrist is full, full forearm, not much I can't do," Rickelman said.

In addition to the golf lesson, Nike also gave Rickelman a new set of clubs.

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