amputation

Woman's Leg Is Amputated After Being Trapped Under A Moving Walkway In A Thai Airport

The 57-year-old Thai passenger had to have her leg amputated after she was caught by the walkway at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport.
By Jintamas Saksornchai, AP

6-Year-Old 'Severed Her Feet' In Accident That Nearly Tore Her Out Of Moving Car

“The injuries are horrible and painful for all involved. Aubrey’s parents ... need our love and they need our help,” said the Virginia State Police Association.
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Wisconsin Nurse Accused Of Amputating Man's Foot Without Permission

Nurse Mary K. Brown allegedly told co-workers she planned to display the foot at her family's taxidermy shop with a sign saying, “wear your boots kids.”
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Stone Age Skeleton Missing Foot May Show Oldest Amputation

The 31,000-year-old skeleton's early surgery “rewrites the history of human medical knowledge and developments."
By MADDIE BURAKOFF, AP

I'm Cutting Off My Arm This Week — And It's A Wish Come True

"Tuesday, I’ll be seeing 'House of Gucci' with my best friend. Wednesday, I’ll be staring at my ceiling. And Thursday, I’ll be having my left arm cut off around 3 p.m."
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Broadway Star Nick Cordero Has Leg Amputated Due To COVID-19 Complications

The "Rock of Ages" actor has been battling the coronavirus for over two weeks.
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Virtual Reality Games Could Reduce Phantom Pain From Amputations

For some people, this "phantom" pain is so severe that it makes it harder for them to use prosthetic limbs.
By Lisa Rapaport, Reuters