Indonesia teen who amputated his leg recalls earthquake ordeal -- latimes.com

Indonesia teen who amputated his leg recalls earthquake ordeal -- latimes.com

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Another study weighs in on amputee runners | Los Angeles Times

Another study weighs in on amputee runners | Los Angeles Times

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Doctors at KU Hospital perform unique surgery on 19-year-old with bone cancer / LJWorld.com

Doctors at KU Hospital perform unique surgery on 19-year-old with bone cancer / LJWorld.com

Surgeons and other medical professionals gather around the operating table Tuesday at Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., during a surgery on a 19-year-old man who had bone cancer. The 10-hour operation involved amputating the man’s left arm, shoulder blade and collarbone. What makes the surgery unique is that it saved six nerves, which will enable greater use of a prosthesis.

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Perry athlete dives into challenge over overcoming loss of leg

Perry athlete dives into challenge over overcoming loss of leg

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Soldier wakes up after traumatic injury to the sound of Curahee the 101st Airborne's signature shout.

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