A HealthBeat Special Series

‘The bionic man’

When Drew Garcia loses his leg in a car accident, he shows grit and determination as he fights to return to the basketball court.

Health Beat Special Series

Learning to walk (and shoot hoops)

Drew Garcia lost his lower leg, but not his spirit as he bounces back from a car crash.

Patient Story

‘I know I can power through’

After losing his leg in an accident, Drew Garcia, 18, learns to walk again.

Patient Story

‘Extremely lucky to be alive’

Drew Garcia, 18, was hit by a car going 60 mph. He lost a leg―but not his determination to play basketball.