Military Medicine: Beyond the Battlefield
ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff covers military medical advances and technology from the battlefield to the return home. The personal stories of physicians, scientists, active duty troops, veterans, and military families come together in this one hour documentary to show how these advances are both saving and changing the lives of America’s service members.
Episodes
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Military Medicine: Beyond the Battlefield
S1 E1 - 56m 9s
ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff covers military medical advances and technology from the battlefield to the return home. The personal stories of physicians, scientists, active duty troops, veterans, and military families come together in this one hour documentary to show how these advances are both saving and changing the lives of America’s service members.
Extras + Features
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Ramon Padilla and Cutting-Edge Prosthetics
S1 E1 - 32s
Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Ramon Padilla, who lost his left arm while serving in Afghanistan in 2007, is the second person in the United States to have a prosthetic arm that uses implanted sensors to stimulate movement.
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Lt. Col. Bryan Forney and IDEO Braces
S1 E1 - 3m 2s
Lt. Col. Bryan Forney spent almost a year in a wheelchair due to severe burns and damage to his legs. Because of IDEO braces, Forney is given added support and is able to use his own momentum to walk independently.
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Elana Duffy and Treating Traumatic Brain Injury
S1 E1 - 28s
The Department of Defense estimates that more than 340,000 military service members have sustained a traumatic brain injury since 2000. Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Elana Duffy - an avid rock climber - was diagnosed with a TBI two years after an improvised explosive device hit her convoy in Iraq in 2005.
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Military Medicine: Beyond the Battlefield | Preview
S1 E1 - 30s
Hosted by ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff, this film covers military medical advances and technology from the battlefield to the return home. Hear the personal stories of physicians, scientists, active duty military personnel, wounded warriors and their families.
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Dale Beatty and Battlefield Injuries
S1 E1 - 37s
Retired U.S. National Guard Staff Sgt. Dale Beatty recounts the moment he was injured on the battlefield.
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