Amputation
Paramedic Returns to Work with Prosthetic Leg
His leg was amputated above the knee after falling 110 feet during a hike.
Amputee Helps Provide Realistic Combat Training for U.S. Soldiers
Combat scenes reenacted to be as jarring as possible.
Paramedic Firefighter Returns to Duty after Losing Foot
Mifflin Township Fire Lt. Anthony Torres returned to duty yesterday with a prosthetic leg.
Injured Maryland Firefighter Has Arm Reattached
Same doctor who performed the double arm transplant worked on Emmon’s arm.
Iraq War Veteran Receives Double-Arm Transplant
Infantryman also received bone marrow from the same dead donor who supplied his new arms.
Indiana Worker’s Arm Crushed in Machine Press
Steel plant employee’s arm nearly amputated in machinery.
Alligator Bites Off Florida Teen's Arm
Langdale was reportedly saying “Call the paramedics! My arm is gone!”
Boy Loses Hand in Freak Jump Rope Accident
The vehicle pulled the rope as it was driving away.
Maryland Girl Loses Feet in Riding Mower Accident
5-year old severely injured after father unknowingly backs into her with mower.
Texas Fashion Editor Injured after Walking into Spinning Propeller
Scruggs lost her left hand in the accident, plus suffered head, brain and shoulder injuries.
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