After Injury, Redita Dominaitytė Struggles with Finger Control; Hairdresser Found Leaves from Tuscany While Washing Her Hair

Lithuanian actress Redita Dominaitytė returned to her homeland last week under medical supervision following a severe cycling accident in Italy's Tuscany region. The extent of her injuries made her unfit for standard travel, necessitating specialized arrangements for her return.

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I received truly professional care.

Dominaitytė praised the high-level, university-affiliated hospital in Tuscany, noting its deep medical traditions and specialization in treating injuries common among cyclists and skiers. "I received truly professional care," she stated. Despite not having purchased special travel insurance, her medical expenses were fully covered by the European Health Insurance Card, a service she strongly recommends for all travelers. "It's hard to say why I didn't think to get insurance this time," she admitted, "but I am very glad that in Europe, the health insurance card is completely sufficient. You need to have it."

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It's hard to say why I didn't think to get insurance this time. But I am very glad that in Europe, the health insurance card is completely sufficient. You need to have it.

The accident occurred during a birthday celebration trip with friends, a group with whom she had previously cycled in the region. Dominaitytė believes she lost consciousness and may have overreacted to the steepness of a mountain by braking suddenly, causing her bicycle to crash. Fortunately, she was wearing all recommended protective gear, which mitigated more severe consequences. Her most significant injuries were to her face and hands, with additional injuries including stitches in her mouth and a micro-fracture in her neck. "The main trauma is the bruising of the hands. That is the biggest problem," she said.

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The main trauma is the bruising of the hands. That is the biggest problem.

Her friends, including some medical professionals, provided immediate assistance. One friend's fluency in Italian facilitated communication with emergency services, and paramedics arrived via helicopter. Dominaitytė emphasized the importance of her friends' collective knowledge and experience in handling extreme situations, even if their specializations differed. "From general knowledge, we managed to cope," she noted.

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From general knowledge, we managed to cope.