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Parents sue sailing club after daughter's leg amputated

A family is taking legal action against a Miami sailing club after their 12-year-old daughter suffered catastrophic injuries requiring leg amputation when she became entangled in a boat's propeller during a training session.

Teen loses legs after flu turns to sepsis

A healthy teenager's ordinary flu symptoms spiralled into life-threatening sepsis, forcing doctors to amputate both legs in a medical nightmare that highlights crucial warning signs.

Reality star relieved after leg amputation

Former reality television personality opens up about his life-changing decision to amputate his leg following a catastrophic injury during a football match that left him facing life-threatening complications.

Gran loses fingers and toes after flu-like bug turns septic

A grandmother's life was turned upside down after a suspected case of sepsis, initially mistaken for flu, led to the amputation of all her fingers and toes. This harrowing story highlights the critical importance of recognising sepsis symptoms early.

Wife cuts off husband's penis and throws it from car

A German woman, 46, has been convicted after amputating her husband's penis while he slept, following the discovery of his alleged affair. The gruesome incident unfolded in their Bavarian home.

Student's flu led to sepsis and quadruple amputation

A chilling warning for students and parents as a routine Freshers' flu escalates into life-threatening sepsis, leading to a quadruple amputation for one young man. Learn the critical signs doctors missed.

Bringing Up Bates Star Hospitalised with Septic Shock

Exclusive: Reality TV star Erin Bates Paine faces a life-threatening battle with septic shock. Family reveals harrowing details of her hospitalisation and the potential amputation of her right leg.

Sports Coach's Leg Amputated After Jet Ski Horror

A young sports coach's life is forever changed after a devastating jet ski accident on a Louisiana waterway resulted in the traumatic amputation of his leg. This is his story of survival and the long road to recovery.

Surgeon faces jail in NHS amputation and fraud scandal

Consultant surgeon Neil Hopper is under police investigation and faces potential jail time after multiple patients, who had limbs amputated, launched legal action. The surgeon is also implicated in a massive NHS fraud probe uncovered by a podcast investig

Hairdresser, 22, has all limbs amputated after sepsis

A young Wooloowin hairdresser's routine sore throat escalated into a life-threatening medical nightmare, resulting in a coma and the amputation of all her limbs. Her courageous story is a stark warning about sepsis.

Tony Hudgell's abusive father freed from prison

Anthony Hudgell, the biological father who inflicted horrific abuse on baby Tony Hudgell leading to the amputation of both his legs, has been released from prison after serving just six years of his ten-year sentence, sparking nationwide outrage.

Surgeon chopped off lover's legs for sexual fetish

A Harley Street surgeon is facing life in prison after being convicted of grievous bodily harm for amputating his lover's healthy legs to fulfil his extreme 'devotee' fetish. The shocking case reveals a twisted tale of manipulation, a PlayStation bribe, a

Surgeon Probe After Patients Need Legs Amputated

A major investigation is underway into orthopaedic surgeon Neil Hopper after several patients suffered catastrophic outcomes, including leg amputations, following what should have been routine operations at hospitals in Kent.

NHS Surgeon Axed After Wrong Leg Amputation Horror

A senior NHS surgeon has been suspended following a catastrophic surgical error that led to the amputation of a patient's healthy leg. The devastating mistake occurred at a major UK hospital, raising serious questions about patient safety protocols.

Surgeon admits lying about sepsis to have legs amputated

A British surgeon has sensationally confessed to faking a life-threatening sepsis diagnosis to deliberately have both legs amputated in a brazen attempt to claim nearly half a million pounds in insurance payouts.

Dad's sepsis warning after bite leads to quadruple amputation

A father's life was nearly destroyed when a suspected insect bite triggered a catastrophic sepsis infection, leading to multiple organ failure and the amputation of all four limbs. His powerful story is a vital warning about the silent killer.

Ex-NSW Police Officer Gets £2.3m After Arm Amputation

A former New South Wales police officer has been awarded a landmark £2.3 million in damages after a catastrophic car accident resulted in the amputation of her arm, in a case that highlights the long-term impact of traumatic injuries on emergency service

Teen ex-footballer loses legs in drink-drive crash

Liam Hind, a former Manchester City academy player, faces an unimaginable future after a catastrophic drink-driving accident resulted in a double amputation. His community is now rallying to fundraise for his long-term rehabilitation and adapted living.

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