Chinese toddler receives custom prosthetic leg in heartwarming video
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After receiving a custom prosthetic leg, a Hubei boy aged three from central China’s Hubei province has caught the attention of social media users.
The heartwarming video uploaded to Douyin On Dec. 21, Wu Yicheng is seen receiving his prosthetic leg, which features illustrations of his favorite Marvel superhero Iron Man.
Wu then demonstrates his replacement limb in action by running towards his parents and climbing up some stairs.
A truck allegedly ran him over about half a year back, causing his left leg to go. The incident took place while the boy was still playing in their village streets.
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Wu’s parents opened a Douyin bank account To document his recovery and growth.
He reportedly In September 2021, he received rehabilitation from Morning Star Home and his first prosthetic leg. Charles Wang, Charles Wang’s husband and amputee dancer Liao Zhi founded the company.
Wu’s third replacement is his new prosthetic leg, with the Iron Man illustrations.
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“According to his father, we want to help him accept the prosthetic leg. South China Morning Post. “He also displayed his leg to the other kindergarten children. [saying,] ‘Look at my Iron Man leg!’”
Several Douyin users reportedly shared messages of support for Wu, with one person writing, “Little guy, I wish you to walk as fast as flash in the future!”
Another person wrote, “I was moved to tears when I saw him stand up. This is the true meaning of science, helping people to achieve happiness.”
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