What happened to Nick Vujicic?

What happened to Nick Vujicic?

Nick Vujicic has tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare medical phenomenon where an individual is born without arms or legs. Although researchers still don’t know much about his condition, his story is a well-known one.

What is the condition of Nick Vujicic?

Nicholas James Vujicic was born on 4th December 1982 with Tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by the absence of all four limbs.

Can you live without arms and legs?

If you mean realistically with 2010 technology then you could live without all your limbs, part of your trunk and digestive system (life is possible with much reduced stomach and intestines), heart and lungs (replaced by machines), kidneys (dialysis), appendix, teeth, hair, and quite a few other bits.

What do you call a person who has no arms or legs?

amputee Add to list Share. A person who’s had an arm or a leg surgically removed is an amputee. Some amputees get artificial limbs that allow them to be nearly as mobile as before the loss of a limb.

How did Nick Vujicic become successful?

Nick Vujicic’s Success Story Initially, a Victoria state law prevented Nick from attending a mainstream school due to his physical disability in spite of a lack of mental impairment. However, Vujicic became one of the first physically disabled students integrated into a mainstream school once those laws changed.

What did Nick Vujicic have on his left hip?

He has a small foot on his left hip which helps him balance. He can type, pick things up between his toes and even kick a ball. The self-confessed adrenalin junkie regularly swims and has gone skydiving.