All articles tagged with #amputation
Australian Leah Stewart, mauled by a shark at Coogee Beach in June and left with an amputated arm, expresses gratitude as a fundraising drive tops AU$550,000 and she makes progress in recovery, calling it a 'second chance at life'.
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.
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.
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.
ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller disclosed that a serious Missouri car crash led to a life-saving amputation of his left arm. He expressed gratitude for first responders and medical staff and said he is focusing on his recovery with the aim of returning to ESPN in 2027.
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.
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.
A Scottish woman with type 1 diabetes developed sepsis after stepping on a dog biscuit, leading to three emergency surgeries and the amputation of her right leg; now a full-time wheelchair user, she is rebuilding her life and urging better foot care and diabetes awareness.
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.
A 13-year-old Kerrville girl developed septic shock and multi-organ failure after influenza and a strep infection, leading to the amputation of three limbs. Her family is sharing her story to raise awareness and emphasize vaccination to help prevent similar outcomes.
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.
A 56-year-old UK resident, Manjit Sangha, developed a rapid, life-threatening septic shock—possibly after a dog lick—that led to coma and the removal of her spleen and all four limbs. After 32 weeks in hospital, she was discharged home and is pursuing prosthetics; a GoFundMe has raised about £34,000 (~$45,000) to support her recovery and return to work.
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.
A three-legged puppy named Candy, found in a Thai jungle and rescued by Happy Doggo, was given medical care and a loving home in Spain after overcoming her initial fears and hardships, including living alone in the wild.
A 19-year-old college student, Ketia Moponda, mistook a severe bacterial infection for the flu, leading to meningococcal septicaemia that caused her to have her legs and fingers amputated. She survived after intensive treatment and is now advocating for awareness and confidence despite her disabilities.