Irish actress Ruth Codd, known for her appearances in “Celebrity Traitors” and in the live-action “Como Treinar o The surgery took place six years after the first amputation, carried out when she was 23 years old.
The procedure was motivated by chronic pain caused by prolonged use of crutches and a prosthesis on the right leg. Ruth published a video on TikTok directly from his parents’ home, where he is recovering.
First amputation occurred in 2019
The initial injury happened during a football match when he was 23 years old. Um stepping on the right foot caused a serious infection that progressed to osteomyelitis.
The amputation of the right leg below the knee was carried out in 2019. Desde then, Ruth started using a prosthesis and crutches for daily mobility.
Pain led to the loss of fingers in 2021
In 2021, the constant use of crutches began to put strain on the remaining feet. The actress had to amputate all the toes on her left foot.
The measure aimed to reduce pressure on joints and prevent pain from worsening. Mesmo thus, the situation continued to evolve negatively.
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Second amputation closed the cycle
The decision to undergo new surgery came after years of intense pain and limitations. Ruth reported that joint wear made it impossible to keep the left leg.
In the video, she showed off the wheelchair she now uses and joked about the situation. “We have closed a cycle,” said the actress.
Career remains on the rise despite challenges
Ruth Codd gained international prominence with roles in “The Queda of the Casa of
- Joins the cast of the live-action “Como Treinar o Seu Dragão”, scheduled for 2025
- Currently participating in the British version “Celebrity Traitors”
- Maintains constant activity on social media, where he has millions of followers
- I had already publicly shared the journey with the previous amputation
Recovery takes place at Irlanda
The actress traveled to her parents’ house, inside Irlanda, for the post-surgery period. The room where he recorded content was inaccessible as it was on the upper floor.
She informed that she will resume publications as soon as possible. The medical team has not yet announced a deadline for starting the prosthetic process on the second leg.
Impact of disability on professional trajectory
Ruth transformed personal experience into representation. Seus roles often include characters with physical disabilities.
The actress defends greater inclusion of amputees in the audiovisual industry. The announcement received thousands of messages of support on social networks.
