his doctors removed his left lower leg and knee. Root's uncle, Joshua Veldstra, told the media outlet that he had just gotten used to his prosthetic leg, knee, and running blade when someone broke ...

I want to be a dancer when I grow up. NARRATOR: After losing her lower leg at the age of two, Pollyanna struggled to find a prosthetic leg that allows her to fully embrace her passion. POLLYANNA ...

When Michael Adams was researching health insurance options in 2023, he had one very specific requirement: coverage for prosthetic limbs.

What brought me here the most was the thought in my head, ‘I am here because of my kids,’ ” he said. “Not everybody has that.

Losing his lower legs to frostbite did not stop Herr from climbing. In fact, it motivated him to tackle new challenges. After the accident he began dreaming up ways to improve his prosthetic legs.