The real Life of Tidiane, after 42 surgeries

In 2018, Tidiane was hit by a car in his neighbourhood in Nanterre. He spent 4 years in hospital, undergoing 42 operations.

After years of rehabilitation and home care, he has now scheduled a surgery to have part of his leg amputated. Here’s his story.

‪@streetpress‬ is a Sphera Network member and this story is part of our “Bodies” series

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