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A Non-Serious Guide to the 2012 Republican Contenders

Who among the early field of “exploratory” GOP presidential hopefuls will provide us with the most entertainment come election season?

Ann Friedman
By Ann FriedmanApr 30, 2011
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Registered nurse Milda A., who lives in England had a very serious injury. When trying out an unfamiliar sport bouldering, she broke her ankle. Having literally shattered her talus bone, the rehab of the fracture was extremely painful. After orthopedic consultations, vascular consults, pain consultants, rehab, and a plastic surgery consultation, it was determined amputation was the best solution.

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