Shattered Bones: True Survival Stories

An injured motocross star has pins, screws, and a metal rod inserted into broken bones in his legs and feet to help them heal. A softball pitcher has her face rebuilt after being hit with a ball. A cancer patient receives a hip joint graft when his own joint gives out.That's powerful medicine! 

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Explore the power of medicine through the true stories of people who survived life-threatening heart problems. Find out how doctors use the latest medical breakthroughs to save patients with weak or damaged hearts. You'll also learn tips for heart health, as well as fascinating facts about the heart's different sections and how they aid the body.