amputated

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A woman who had to have her leg amputated after a botched knee operation has won compensation from the hospital trust.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

One monk was struck by a vehicle in a November traffic accident, and his leg had to be amputated.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

The 85-pound turtle earned her nickname from aquarium staffers when she quickly began eating after having her flipper amputated, and her enthusiasm for grub hasn’t waned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

“Funny how something can hurt that’s no longer there,” remarks a child named Alma, referring to agonies associated with an amputated leg in the intense German drama “Sound of Falling.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Winnie was concerned, and I soon learned that there were press reports that I was having a toe amputated.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela