{"id":2853,"date":"2026-03-13T19:27:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T19:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bbncnews.online\/?p=2853"},"modified":"2026-03-13T19:27:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T19:27:03","slug":"top-story-surgeons-share-a-rare-piece-of-good-news-hunter-alexanders-right-hand-is-healing-strongly-with-no-grafts-required","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bbncnews.online\/?p=2853","title":{"rendered":"TOP STORY: Surgeons Share a Rare Piece of Good News \u2014 Hunter Alexander\u2019s Right Hand Is Healing Strongly With No Grafts Required"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"222\">Just hours after fears of devastating complications, a new update from the operating room has shifted the mood dramatically.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"222\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bbncnews.online\/?attachment_id=2855\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2855\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bbncnews.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/651697239_898983456470808_7018392542501482660_n.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bbncnews.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/651697239_898983456470808_7018392542501482660_n.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bbncnews.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/651697239_898983456470808_7018392542501482660_n.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bbncnews.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/651697239_898983456470808_7018392542501482660_n.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bbncnews.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/651697239_898983456470808_7018392542501482660_n.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bbncnews.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/651697239_898983456470808_7018392542501482660_n.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bbncnews.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/651697239_898983456470808_7018392542501482660_n.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bbncnews.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/651697239_898983456470808_7018392542501482660_n.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bbncnews.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/651697239_898983456470808_7018392542501482660_n.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bbncnews.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/651697239_898983456470808_7018392542501482660_n.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bbncnews.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/651697239_898983456470808_7018392542501482660_n.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2855\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bbncnews.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/651697239_898983456470808_7018392542501482660_n.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" \/><\/a><br data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"139\" \/>The words coming from the surgical team were the ones everyone had been hoping for.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"bcjzip\" data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"341\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/245Zxf7xFLiY9cqv92fkmceclip3.webp?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/245Zxf7xFLiY9cqv92fkmceclip3.webp?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/245Zxf7xFLiY9cqv92fkmceclip3.webp?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/245Zxf7xFLiY9cqv92fkmceclip3.webp?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/245Zxf7xFLiY9cqv92fkmceclip3.webp?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/245Zxf7xFLiY9cqv92fkmceclip3.webp?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/245Zxf7xFLiY9cqv92fkmceclip3.webp?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/245Zxf7xFLiY9cqv92fkmceclip3.webp?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/245Zxf7xFLiY9cqv92fkmceclip3.webp?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/245Zxf7xFLiY9cqv92fkmceclip3.webp?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/245Zxf7xFLiY9cqv92fkmceclip3.webp?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"lazy-img\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/245Zxf7xFLiY9cqv92fkmceclip3.webp?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"462\">After days of uncertainty and escalating medical tension, a powerful update has emerged from inside the operating room.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"503\"><strong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"503\">Hunter Alexander is out of surgery.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"643\">And according to his orthopedic surgeon,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"561\">Dr. Purcell<\/strong>, the results brought a wave of cautious relief that few expected to hear so soon.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"777\">What surgeons saw when they examined Hunter\u2019s injuries told a very different story than the fears that had surrounded the operation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"847\">Instead of worsening damage, they found\u00a0<strong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"847\">strong signs of healing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1op11sd\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"896\">Encouraging News From the Left Arm and Hand<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1097\">During the procedure, surgeons carefully assessed the condition of Hunter\u2019s left arm and hand \u2014 areas that have been under intense monitoring due to the severe trauma caused by his electrical injury.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1140\">The report from Dr. Purcell was striking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1280\">The tissue throughout the arm and hand appeared\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1232\">healthy, vibrant, and actively healing<\/strong>, described medically as\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1280\">\u201cbeefy red tissue.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1478\">For wound specialists, that phrase carries enormous meaning. It signals that blood supply is strong and that the body is successfully generating the type of tissue needed to rebuild damaged areas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1532\">In simple terms:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1532\">the healing process is working.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1645\">Even more encouraging, the once-concerning area on\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1614\">Hunter\u2019s left inner wrist<\/strong>\u00a0now looks dramatically better.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1740\">Family members say the improvement compared to earlier images is nothing short of remarkable.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"11ad07r\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1771\">One Area Still Needs Time<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1915\">While the majority of the arm is healing well, surgeons identified\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1881\">one small area on Hunter\u2019s left thumb<\/strong>\u00a0that still needs additional time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2066\">That spot has not fully developed the necessary granulation tissue yet \u2014 the foundation layer that must form before skin grafts can safely take hold.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2205\">Because of that, doctors will allow more time for the healing process to continue before moving forward with the next stage of treatment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2205\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/18ANw8jy1z2QFOvYFdqdmceclip4.webp?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/18ANw8jy1z2QFOvYFdqdmceclip4.webp?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/18ANw8jy1z2QFOvYFdqdmceclip4.webp?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/18ANw8jy1z2QFOvYFdqdmceclip4.webp?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/18ANw8jy1z2QFOvYFdqdmceclip4.webp?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/18ANw8jy1z2QFOvYFdqdmceclip4.webp?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/18ANw8jy1z2QFOvYFdqdmceclip4.webp?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/18ANw8jy1z2QFOvYFdqdmceclip4.webp?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/18ANw8jy1z2QFOvYFdqdmceclip4.webp?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/18ANw8jy1z2QFOvYFdqdmceclip4.webp?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/18ANw8jy1z2QFOvYFdqdmceclip4.webp?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"lazy-img\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/18ANw8jy1z2QFOvYFdqdmceclip4.webp?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2309\">It\u2019s a cautious approach designed to give Hunter the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2308\">best possible outcome for long-term function<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1h34fak\" data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2350\">Skin Grafting Is Now on the Horizon<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2475\">With most of the tissue healing successfully, the surgical team has confirmed the next milestone in Hunter\u2019s recovery plan.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2495\"><strong data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2495\">Skin grafting.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2676\">Once the thumb area finishes developing the necessary tissue foundation, doctors will begin preparing for graft procedures that will help permanently close and protect the wounds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2772\">But before that happens, another critical tool will remain in place: the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2771\">wound VAC system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"16kjv60\" data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2803\">The Role of the Wound VAC<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2911\">Hunter will continue using the wound vacuum device for another\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2911\">one to two weeks \u2014 or longer if needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"3091\">This specialized therapy helps speed healing by applying gentle suction to the wound site, encouraging new tissue growth while removing fluids that could interfere with recovery.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3261\">In Hunter\u2019s case, the wound VAC is playing a major role in helping the final areas \u2014 especially the left thumb \u2014 develop the granulation needed for successful grafting.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3301\">The results so far have been striking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3409\">Family members say the difference between earlier wound images and what doctors saw today is\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3408\">dramatic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1wxlsux\" data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3449\">A Treatment That\u2019s Showing Results<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3614\">Another factor drawing attention from the medical team is the success of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3536\">Restrata<\/strong>, the regenerative wound treatment being used alongside the wound VAC therapy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3707\">This advanced healing approach helps provide a structural framework for new tissue to grow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3811\">Combined with vacuum therapy, it appears to be helping accelerate the body\u2019s natural recovery process.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3908\">For those following Hunter\u2019s journey closely, the improvement is becoming increasingly visible.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1h88xk\" data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"3948\">Progress on the Right Side as Well<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/1GR1nJ963v7zMSXMCQ8emceclip5.webp?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/1GR1nJ963v7zMSXMCQ8emceclip5.webp?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/1GR1nJ963v7zMSXMCQ8emceclip5.webp?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/1GR1nJ963v7zMSXMCQ8emceclip5.webp?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/1GR1nJ963v7zMSXMCQ8emceclip5.webp?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/1GR1nJ963v7zMSXMCQ8emceclip5.webp?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/1GR1nJ963v7zMSXMCQ8emceclip5.webp?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/1GR1nJ963v7zMSXMCQ8emceclip5.webp?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/1GR1nJ963v7zMSXMCQ8emceclip5.webp?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/1GR1nJ963v7zMSXMCQ8emceclip5.webp?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/1GR1nJ963v7zMSXMCQ8emceclip5.webp?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"lazy-img\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.igallery.blog\/images\/d601aed024febde1df9217f30170a972\/2026\/0310\/1GR1nJ963v7zMSXMCQ8emceclip5.webp?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"4060\">While much attention has focused on the left arm, doctors are also closely monitoring Hunter\u2019s other injuries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4182\">His\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4066\" data-end=\"4090\">right shoulder wound<\/strong>, which received a wound VAC on\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4133\">March 5<\/strong>, will undergo its next dressing change tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4280\">The medical team is eager to evaluate how much healing has occurred since the device was placed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4282\" data-end=\"4351\">Meanwhile, Hunter\u2019s\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4302\" data-end=\"4316\">right hand<\/strong>\u00a0is continuing to improve steadily.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4353\" data-end=\"4447\">Doctors report that it too is producing healthy granulation tissue \u2014 another encouraging sign.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4449\" data-end=\"4580\">And in an update that brought relief to many supporters, surgeons confirmed\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4525\" data-end=\"4579\">no skin grafts will be required for the right hand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"3ipnqi\" data-start=\"4582\" data-end=\"4618\">Quiet Heroes Behind the Recovery<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4620\" data-end=\"4706\">Behind every recovery like this is a team of specialists whose work often goes unseen.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4708\" data-end=\"4919\">One of the names singled out in today\u2019s update was\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4759\" data-end=\"4767\">Lori<\/strong>, the wound care expert whose meticulous treatment has played a major role in maintaining the delicate healing environment needed for Hunter\u2019s recovery.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4921\" data-end=\"4991\">Her work, family members say, has been nothing short of extraordinary.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1mlddwp\" data-start=\"4993\" data-end=\"5035\">Still in Recovery \u2014 And Still Fighting<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5037\" data-end=\"5129\">Although the surgical update brought a surge of optimism, Hunter\u2019s journey is far from over.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5131\" data-end=\"5236\">He is currently\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5147\" data-end=\"5183\">still in post-operative recovery<\/strong>, resting as his body processes the latest procedure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5238\" data-end=\"5321\">Pain management and continued healing remain major priorities for the medical team.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5323\" data-end=\"5384\">And for those who care about him, the request remains simple.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5386\" data-end=\"5399\">Keep praying.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"12u3e6i\" data-start=\"5401\" data-end=\"5438\">A Moment of Hope in a Long Battle<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5502\">In trauma recovery, progress rarely happens in dramatic leaps.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5504\" data-end=\"5698\">It comes through small but critical victories \u2014 healthy tissue where damage once dominated, improved circulation where blood flow once struggled, and steady healing where uncertainty once ruled.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5700\" data-end=\"5739\">Today delivered one of those victories.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5741\" data-end=\"5846\">The wounds that once raised fears of devastating outcomes are now showing\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5815\" data-end=\"5845\">powerful signs of recovery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5848\" data-end=\"5987\">And for Hunter Alexander, that progress may mark one of the most hopeful turning points yet in a journey that has tested everyone involved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just hours after fears of devastating complications, a new update from the operating room has shifted the mood dramatically. 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