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This Boy Has a Leg For Every Day...

This 7-year old boy was born without any tibia or knee bones and had a rare condition known as Sacral Agenesis, so the bottom half of his legs had to be amputated when he was a toddler (15 months old). 2 months later, he got his first pair of prosthetic legs.

18 Animal Amputees Restored by Modern Engineering

Stumpy the Kangaroo Source Stumpy had to have a leg amputated, but since kangaroos cannot survive without 2 functioning hind legs, Dr. David E. Anderson and Richard Nitsch joined forces and created a new prosthetic leg for her.

Oh, Poor Thing! These Adorable Animals Hurt Themselves

This baby dove, which had part of its skull amputated, was rescued by Todd and Kirsty Gogol. [related_articles] This one-eyed pug is Jack. Blind Mia, a dog cared for by the Bali Animal Welfare Association. This 3-legged rescue kitten is Rupert. This is Louie, a loving one-eyed pup.

The Amazing Story of Doug Forbis!

People who are born with it mostly have their legs amputated because their spine doesn’t develop properly in the womb. And when many healthy people aren’t satisfied with their lives, Doug Forbis who lost his legs as a child because of sacral agenesis is an example of a real optimist.

Why You’re Absolutely Right to Be Afraid of Surgeries

Long story cut short, they castrated Ralls despite receiving no consent from him prior to the operation to amputate him. What’s worse is that tests conducted on the poor man’s genitalia proved there was nothing wrong with it. Ralls later settled with the doctors for an unspecified amount. 2. 

If You Have Brothers or Sisters, You Know How This Feels

Yar Har Har Had my leg amputated and my brother shows up to the hospital dressed as a pirate [related_articles] 5. The Struggle Is Real I asked my brother if he could make me food, his response was this; a bowl of "Struggle Puffs". 6. And the New World Wrestling Champion Is… "Play fighting" 7.

12 Mind-Blowing Archaeological Discoveries Of 2022

The oldest known sentence written in the first alphabet, the earliest limb amputation, the world’s deepest shipwreck, and long-lost temples and cities – these are just some of the amazing finds researchers have uncovered in the last 12 months.

Prosthetics: Not Just for Humans.

Due to a necrotic disease, 75% of Fuji's fin had to be amputated. It was actually a company specializing in tires that created a silicone replacement for Fuji, making her the first dolphin with a prosthetic fin. While hibernating, Tuly had her leg chewed off by a rat.

People Overlook Hand Numbness, But It’s a Serious Symptom

Diabetic neuropathy is considered a serious complication of diabetes and, in severe and untreated forms, it can even require amputation. Luckily, a regular maintenance of blood sugar levels can usually prevent the development of diabetic neuropathy completely. 2.

We All Dream... But What Do Our Dreams Mean?

You feel diminished or unable to get to a different place in life While it may come as a surprise, amputations or missing limbs are common dream themes which indicate a sense of lacking in ability or mobility.

When You've Got the Willpower, Anything is Possible

Consequently, doctors had to amputate his legs. Today he is a CrossFit trainer and can easily bench press 420 lb and do push-ups in his wheelchair. 4. Spencer West Most people consider climbing Mount Kilimanjaro an impossible challenge.

Found a Snake? Don’t Panic: This Is What You Should Do

Deaths from snake bite are relatively uncommon, at about 80,000-140,000 on a yearly basis, but almost three times as many people are left with permanent damage to their body in the form of amputation, permanent nerve damage and kidney failure.

7 Beautiful Statues Based on Fairy Tales!

It has survived many attempts at vandalism, including having been decapitated (3 times), right arm amputated and even pushed off the rock. Fortunately, it was restored and fixed every time, and will continue to serve as an iconic location.

Astonishing! These WWII Soldiers Survived Against the Odds

When he made it back, he was badly injured that his legs had to be amputated. After being given prosthetic legs, Maresyev went back to his plane and combat. He later told reporters that “there’s nothing extraordinary in what I did. The fact that I’ve been turned into a legend irritates me.” 5.

10 First-Aid Techniques Most of Us Perform Incorrectly

Applying a Tourniquet to Stop Bleeding Can Lead to Amputation Why is it a problem? An incorrectly or unnecessarily applied tourniquet can lead to an excess in limb pressure. This doesn’t stop the bleeding but prevents blood circulation which can lead to necrosis.

Some Animals Are the Unsung Heroes of Our World...

Lefty ended up having to have one of her legs amputated, but she lived to tell the tale (no pun intended). In fact, she was hailed as a hero all over the world.

Watch Out! The 10 Most Venomous Animals in the World

The pain has been described as "the worst pain known to man", and there have been cases where people who have been stung begged the leg to be amputated, if only to stop the pain.

These Real-life Stories Are Worthy of a Hollywood Movie

When Oksana finally arrived in the US, both of her legs were amputated, and her adoptive mother pushed her to try different sports. The result?

11 Incredible Acts of Kindness That'll Touch Your Heart

The feat of an adoptive mother Oksana was born with congenital malformations of the lower extremities, which later had to be amputated. She changed three orphanages and survived hunger, beatings and also, rape. She was saved by a woman named Gay Masters, a speech therapist from America.