Category: Rehabilitación de personas amputadas
Rick Allen, is the one-armed drummer of Def Leppard’s
Rick Allen is the one-armed drummer of Def Leppards.” Exploring the remarkable career of this renowned musician despite his amputation.
Rahm Israel Emanuel, lost a finger due to sepsis
Rahm Israel Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago, lost a finger due to a sepsis infection. Learn more about this rare medical case.
Heather Mills lost her left leg but continued modeling
Heather Mills, British model, lost her left leg but continued to shine on the catwalk. Inspiring story of resilience and overcoming.
Brian Jeffrey, Bilateral AK amputee is congressman
Brian Jeffrey, bilateral AK amputee, is a Congressman.” Profile of this public servant breaking barriers in politics as a person with a disability.
Lauren Scruggs Kennedy, lost her left eye and left hand
Lauren Scruggs Kennedy, best-selling author, lost her left eye and left hand in 2011. Profile of this resilient woman who overcame a tragic accident.
Victoria Salcedo, triple amputee, in Miss Ecuador
Victoria Salcedo, triple amputee, former participant of the Miss Ecuador 2021 pageant, now is dancing in Ecuador’s reality TV shows ‘Soy el Mejor’.
Alaqua Cox “Echo” star Marvel. Deaf, and leg amputated
Alaqua Cox is Echo, the new Marvel star. Profile of this deaf actress with a prosthetic leg making her debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Types of amputation levels
Types of Amputation Levels. Comprehensive overview of the different levels and classifications of amputations.
Amputation and diabetes
Amputation and Diabetes. Exploring the connection between this chronic condition and the need for amputations.
April Limb Loss and Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM)
April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month”. Information about this annual visibility campaign.
Jess Quinn, lost her right leg to cancer at the age of 9
Jessica Emily Quinn Lost Her Right Leg to Cancer at Age 9. Heartbreaking yet empowering story of this young woman’s journey with amputation.
Bethany Hamilton, arm amputation, shark attack survivor
Bethany Hamilton, shark attack survivor. Inspiring story of the professional surfer who lost her arm but continued to pursue her dreams.
Kanya Sesser, leg amputee, is a model and skateboarder
Kanya Sesser demonstrated that physical differences are not limits in life. How this model and athlete broke barriers as a person with a disability.
Juan Pablo Medina, leg amputation, enjoys what he earns
Juan Pablo Medina says, ‘I want to enjoy what I achieved’. Interview with this Mexican actor who adapted to his new condition after an amputation.
Hugh Herr, world leader in bionics and biomechanics
Hugh Herr, winner of the Princess of Asturias Award, global leader in the field of bionics and biomechanics. Biography of this outstanding scientist and innovator.
Viktoria Modesta, voluntarily amputated leg
Viktoria Modesta Voluntarily Amputated Leg. Examining the empowering choice of this artist to redefine her own body.
Gregory Dimitri Gadson, leg amputee, retired colonel
Gregory Dimitri Gadson, American actor, motivational speaker and retired U.S. Army colonel. Trajectory of this disabled veteran.
Kyle Maynard, quadruple amputee, athlete and writer
Quadruple amputee Kyle Maynard says ‘No more excuses, it starts with you.’ Inspiring story of improvement from this athlete and motivator.
