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health1 year ago•4 min saved

"Double Amputee Walks Normally Again After Revolutionary Surgery"

Nick Garwood, a double-amputee, has successfully learned to walk again after undergoing a groundbreaking osseointegration surgery, the first of its kind, which involves implanting titanium rods into the bone to directly attach prosthetic limbs. This pioneering surgery offers numerous benefits over traditional prosthetics, including reduced pain, increased independence, and the ability to feel the ground beneath them. The procedure has been hailed as a "game changer" by doctors and has the potential to significantly improve the lives of amputees.

via Daily Mail|

#amputee #health #mobility

social-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

"Outrage and Calls for Justice Erupt Over Violent Arrest of Amputee in East LA"

Protesters gathered outside the East L.A. sheriff's station to demand justice after a video showed deputies violently arresting Alejandro Hernandez, a disabled amputee. The video captured one deputy using a carotid chokehold, which is illegal in California, while another deputy punched Hernandez in the face. Hernandez's attorney accused the deputies of profiling him in his neighborhood, as there was no report of a crime or ongoing crime. The sheriff's department claimed they recognized Hernandez as an active gang member and recovered a firearm during the struggle. Community members and relatives are calling for accountability, and Hernandez's attorney plans to file a civil rights lawsuit.

via KABC-TV|

#amputee #civil-rights #east-los-angeles

health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Atlanta Mother's Battle with Flesh-Eating Bacteria Leaves Her Quadruple Amputee"

Kiyahki Bivins, a 43-year-old mother of three from Atlanta, survived a flesh-eating bacterial infection that resulted in her becoming a quadruple amputee. Bivins initially felt sick and noticed a bruise on her leg, but within hours, her condition rapidly deteriorated. Rushed to the hospital, she underwent emergency surgery to stop the infection from spreading. Despite the efforts of her medical team, Bivins developed blood clots that led to the amputation of her feet, lower legs, and part of both hands. She is now adjusting to life with prosthetics and hopes to receive rehabilitation therapy to regain her independence. Bivins remains determined to overcome her challenges and plans to volunteer with other amputees in the future.

via Yahoo News|

#amputee #atlanta #bacterial-infection

conflictwar2 years ago•9 min saved

Surviving Wagner: A Ukrainian Soldier's 46-Day Nightmare as a POW

Illia Mykhalchuk, a Ukrainian soldier, endured a 46-day nightmare as a prisoner of the Wagner Group, Russia's contract army. Captured during an ambush, Mykhalchuk suffered severe injuries, including the amputation of both arms. He described the barbarism and psychological abuse inflicted by his captors, who aimed to break the will of Ukrainian soldiers. After being freed in a prisoner exchange, Mykhalchuk is now in the United States for intensive rehabilitation and the fitting of advanced prosthetics. The cost of his prosthetic arms alone is valued at $200,000.

via The Washington Post|

#amputee #conflictwar #prisoner-of-war

inspiring-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Double amputee ex-soldier makes history with Everest summit

Hari Budha Magar, a former soldier in the Gurkha regiment who lost both his legs in Afghanistan, has become the first double above-the-knee amputee to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Hari, 43, took on the challenge to inspire others and change perceptions of disability. He reached the summit on Friday, after 11 days of climbing, and said that with the right mindset, anything is possible.

via BBC|

#amputee #disability #gurkha-regiment

human-interest2 years ago•5 min saved

Fighting for Ukraine: One Citizen's Call to Action

Ruslana Danilkina, an 18-year-old Ukrainian volunteer fighter, lost her leg in a combat mission against Russia in February 2023. She has undergone five surgeries so far and is preparing to receive a prosthetic leg. Ruslana wants to motivate others who have also been injured in war not to lose faith and show that everything is possible. She dreams of returning to ice skating and having a bicycle, and wants to pursue her dreams despite losing a leg.

via DW (English)|

#amputee #human-interest #prosthetic