| Mended Leg | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1757 |
| Catalog #: | 425666 | |
| Clip Number: | 425666-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-012-04 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Boston, Massachusetts | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Hospitals HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Surgery LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| Description: | In Boston, an 18 year old boy recovers the use of his left leg, almost severed last year in an auto accident. Six doctors rejoined the leg in a five hour operation. They said Jan Dangaora's youth, strength, and basic health gave him a big edge toward recovering use of the limb. Establishing shot - Exterior of Boston City Hospital. MS - Jan Drangaora laying in a hospital bed being consulted by his attending physician. MS - His left foot is sticking out from beneath the blanket. MS - Jan Drangaora sitting in a wheelchair holding a crutch, his left leg is propped up and he is wiggling his toes. MS - Jan is walking with the aid of crutches. MS - Jan's mom giving Jan a hug. A happy ending to a tragic accident. | |
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