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Woman paralyzed after drug mix-up in Nashville hospital pharmacy to begin 'intensive' rehabilitation treatment
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Jennifer Kraus , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The 72-year-old woman was scheduled for routine knee replacement surgery but received the wrong injection, resulting in paralysis from the chest down. A patient is set to undergo intensive rehabilitation after a medical error.
A patient is set to undergo intensive rehabilitation after a medical error. The 72-year-old woman was scheduled for routine knee replacement surgery but received the wrong injection, resulting in paralysis from the chest down. Her family has expressed gratitude for the support they have received during this difficult time.
The patient's family has shared that she faces a long and challenging road ahead. Further details about the incident and the patient's condition are available from the source.
The error occurred when the patient received an incorrect medication, which was administered in place of the intended anesthetic.
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Category: Local Published: August 26, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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