#amputation tag

He was wedged like an hourglass': rescuers describe 20-hour ordeal ending with amputation of rafter's leg

A 69-year-old man's leg was amputated after a 20-hour rescue operation in Tasmania, highlighting his extraordinary resilience during the ordeal.

A kayaker's leg was amputated after a 20-hour effort to rescue him from rocks in Tasmania.

A man in his 60s faced critical conditions after a leg amputation during a complex rescue from a rock crevice in Tasmania.

A 69-year-old man's leg was amputated after a 20-hour rescue operation in Tasmania, highlighting his extraordinary resilience during the ordeal.

A kayaker's leg was amputated after a 20-hour effort to rescue him from rocks in Tasmania.

A man in his 60s faced critical conditions after a leg amputation during a complex rescue from a rock crevice in Tasmania.

Ali Truwit, a shark attack survivor, is now competing in the 2024 Paralympics, showcasing resilience and determination.

Branding on prosthetics can hinder users' acceptance of their bodies and create a sense of ownership by the companies.

Australian hockey player Matthew Dawson opted for partial finger amputation to compete in the Paris Olympics.

Woman's feet amputated after being pushed onto subway tracks in Manhattan following an argument with her boyfriend

New York City subway system facing crime issues prompting increased law enforcement presence

Peripheral artery disease disproportionately affects Black Americans, who are less likely to receive effective treatment.

Treatment for peripheral artery disease should focus on managing the condition and preventing amputations.

Black Americans with peripheral artery disease have lower rates of limb salvage and higher hospitalization costs.

Florida carpenter ants have evolved a unique wound treatment tactic - amputation.