Amputation
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‘Nightmarish mistake’: SCO calls for investigation into botched Winnipeg surgeryThe Southern Chiefs’ Organization is calling for an investigation into a botched amputation at Grace Hospital in which a man from Bloodvein First Nation had the wrong leg removed.HealthNov 13, 2024
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‘Socks Off’ seeks to ward off Ontario’s high rate of diabetes-related foot amputationsA mid-July campaign is putting a spotlight on Ontario's high rates of diabetes-related foot amputations, with Hamilton having some of the highest rates provincially.HealthJul 17, 2023
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Meet the 2021 Glenrose Courage Award recipientsThree admirable Albertans will soon be recognized with Glenrose Courage Awards for their bravery in facing life-changing loss, illness and injury.FeaturesOct 12, 2021
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‘Life changer’: Saskatchewan amputee raising awareness about new procedureRon Patterson said he feels like a million dollars and his quality of life has improved after undergoing osseointegration limb replacement surgery in Montreal.HealthOct 9, 2021
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New Alberta bandage technology could prevent amputations for diabetic patientsMore than 1,000 Albertans a year lose lower limbs to diabetic foot ulcers. Now, new technology could save limbs --- and possibly lives.HealthAug 11, 2021
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Doctors amputate wrong leg on elderly man in AustriaAn Austrian clinic has admitted to amputating the wrong leg of an 82-year-old patient.TrendingMay 21, 2021
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Toronto museum steps in to help preserve Mississauga man’s severed leg after collision“I decided I didn’t want it cremated. It wasn’t really my decision to lose this leg. I’m going to make it my decision about what I want to do with it.”CanadaDec 24, 2020
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Woman who sawed off her hand for $1M found guilty of fraud in SloveniaThe young woman cut off her hand after taking out several insurance policies, the court heard.TrendingSep 14, 2020
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Genetics might explain why this man’s limbs had to be amputated after his dog licked himGreg Manteufel lost his limbs after he contracted an infection, likely from his dog. Researchers think genes might be behind cases like these.HealthSep 27, 2019
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Saskatchewan teen amputee finds passion in music, constructs device to play guitarA northern Saskatchewan teen is not letting his amputation get in the way of his dream of becoming a performing artist.FeaturesAug 24, 2019
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