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CRPS patient chooses leg amputation to reclaim life from constant pain
health22 days ago

CRPS patient chooses leg amputation to reclaim life from constant pain

A 20-year-old from Leeds with a long history of juvenile idiopathic arthritis developed severe CRPS that left her homebound for eight months. After more than two years of discussions with surgeons, she chose to have her right leg amputated. The decision, while debated due to her young age, has led to significant pain relief and greater independence, with her ongoing rehab including prosthetic fitting and a drive to raise awareness about disability and chronic pain.

via New York Post|
#amputation#chronic-pain#complex-regional-pain-syndrome
Survivor Greece contestant sues producers for $100 million after on-set spear-fishing incident amputates his leg
entertainment1 month ago

Survivor Greece contestant sues producers for $100 million after on-set spear-fishing incident amputates his leg

Stavros Floros, a contestant on Survivor Greece, filed a $100 million lawsuit against producers Acun Medya, Acun Medya Global, Acun LLC, Acun Ilıcalı, and Skai TV, accusing them of dangerous on-set conditions and neglect after a spear-fishing accident in the Dominican Republic left his left leg largely amputated; the suit claims unsafe boating, inadequate medical care, and attempts to falsify the incident record, while the production said an investigation was ongoing.

via Yahoo|
#acun-medya#amputation#entertainment
Florida Dad Finds Relief Through Leg Amputation After Flesh-Eating Bacteria Ordeal
health1 month ago

Florida Dad Finds Relief Through Leg Amputation After Flesh-Eating Bacteria Ordeal

A Florida dad contracted Vibrio vulnificus during a fishing trip, suffering extreme leg swelling and chronic pain after an initial cellulitis misdiagnosis; doctors advised amputation to restore quality of life, and his family started a GoFundMe as he prepared for surgery about a year later, with a brief hospital stay expected for the procedure.

via Yahoo|
#amputation#flesh-eating-bacteria#gofundme
Florida man’s leg swells to eight times its size after Vibrio infection, plan for below-knee amputation
health1 month ago

Florida man’s leg swells to eight times its size after Vibrio infection, plan for below-knee amputation

A Florida man contracted the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus while fishing, causing his left leg to swell up to eight times its normal size. After multiple surgeries to remove infected tissue, doctors say amputation below the knee is planned as the infection—often contracted from coastal waters or shellfish—continues to threaten his life. The case underscores the danger of Vibrio infections along the Gulf Coast, with dozens of cases reported this year.

via New York Post|
#amputation#flesh-eating-bacteria#florida
Texas teen endures triple amputations after severe flu complications
health3 months ago

Texas teen endures triple amputations after severe flu complications

A 14-year-old girl from Kerrville, Texas, diagnosed with the flu, developed life-threatening bacterial infections (strep pneumonia and sepsis) that progressed to necrotizing pneumonia and multi-organ failure. After a 117-day hospitalization, she underwent amputation of her right arm and both legs, now uses prosthetics and requires inpatient rehab; a GoFundMe was launched to cover medical bills, prosthetics, and home modifications.

via New York Post|
#amputation#flu#health
Manganiello reveals seven-year autoimmune battle culminating in organ amputation
entertainment3 months ago

Manganiello reveals seven-year autoimmune battle culminating in organ amputation

Joe Manganiello says a seven-year cascade of autoimmune illnesses attacked his thyroid, digestive system, skin, lungs and eyes, culminating in a life-saving organ amputation. In his forthcoming memoir Bloodlines, he details unorthodox treatments, his search for answers, and the perspective gained from surviving the ordeal, including his current engagement to Caitlin OConnor after previously being married to Sofia Vergara.

via pagesix.com|
#amputation#autoimmune-illness#bloodlines-memoir
LA safety-net diabetes program drives amputations toward zero
health3 months ago

LA safety-net diabetes program drives amputations toward zero

MLK Community Healthcare launched a Diabetes Management Center of Excellence with a modest grant, building a multidisciplinary support network and community services for high-risk diabetes patients. Four years in, most patients show improved blood sugar and blood pressure, appointment adherence increased, and diabetic-related amputations dropped to near zero, illustrating how targeted investment can deliver equity-based, best-practice care in South Los Angeles. The program's funding ends next year, with talks of partnerships to continue the model.

via Los Angeles Times|
#amputation#community-health#diabetes
Texas teen loses three limbs after flu-triggered pneumonia complications
health6 months ago

Texas teen loses three limbs after flu-triggered pneumonia complications

A 13-year-old Kerrville, Texas, girl named Kaydin Ruiz developed life-threatening flu complications when influenza led to a severe strep pneumonia infection that caused clotting and organ failure, resulting in the amputation of three limbs; she remains hospitalized at Texas Children’s Hospital as her family raises awareness of flu risks and doctors urge vaccination to prevent such severe outcomes.

via Daily Mail|
#amputation#flu#health
Dog lick sparks sepsis, UK woman faces quadruple amputation
health7 months ago

Dog lick sparks sepsis, UK woman faces quadruple amputation

Manjit Sangha, a 56-year-old Punjabi-origin woman from the West Midlands, fell critically ill last July after her family’s dog licked a minor wound; within 48 hours she was in a coma and doctors believe sepsis entered her bloodstream. She underwent quadruple amputations (both legs below the knee and both hands), lost her spleen, and battled pneumonia and gallstones. After 32 weeks in hospital she has returned home and is fundraising for advanced prosthetics, with over £22,000 raised so far. Medical experts say such infections are rare but can escalate rapidly.

via Tribune India|
#amputation#dog-lick#health
Sepsis from a dog lick leaves UK woman with quadruple amputations
uk7 months ago

Sepsis from a dog lick leaves UK woman with quadruple amputations

Manjit Sangha, a 56-year-old pharmacy worker from Wolverhampton, spent 32 weeks in hospital fighting sepsis, surviving six cardiac arrests and pneumonia, after doctors suspect an infection from a dog licking a small wound. The ordeal resulted in the amputation of both hands and legs below the knee. Now home and together with her husband Kam, she is fundraising for advanced prosthetics, with GoFundMe and Screwfix workplace campaigns raising over $27,000 for robotic hands and related care.

via Daily Express|
#amputation#charity#dog-lick-infection