amputated

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The 41-year-old has previously said that surgery had prevented her from having her leg amputated following the incident.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

She ultimately had to have her flipper amputated, according to Jaros.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

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

A little girl, her left leg amputated below the knee, sat on a ratty mattress and watched, smiling and clapping along with the other children.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini