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Double Amputee Dances with Joy

Leticia Boykin-Owens lost both legs below the knee but never lost her rhythm. See how her Sutter Health care team helped her walk, dance and thrive again.

by Emma Dugas

With a soundtrack in her soul, Leticia Boykin-Owens keeps dancing, even after having both of her legs amputated below the knee.

Ticia, as she is known to many, was determined to walk, then dance and even roller skate; in the process she became an inspiration to many. Thankfully, her medical team repeatedly matched her persistence during her health trials.

In this video Ticia shares how her doctors, both in the hospital and since she’s been home, helped her beat the odds and made it possible for her to live a full and vibrant life today.

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