Here is an article about Edward Bodkin. Not sure if it has been here before. Thanks to Ball-less for pointing it out to me.

http://www.apocatastasis.freeserve.co.uk/cast.htm

I saw and followed the news of that happening as it occurred. Too bad they didnt just fine him for practicing surgery without a license; could have avoided all the media hype that way.

If I had the skills - I bet I could figure out a way to do it legally.