The Surgeon and the Soldier

The Surgeon and the Soldier

2017 · 53 min · ★ 10.0 · Documentary

The story of leading Australian surgeon, Associate Prof Munjed Al Muderis, who has pioneered Osseointegration surgery, a controversial procedure for amputees. Munjed sets out to change the life of a young British soldier, a double amputee who has fought a David and Goliath battle with the British military to get the procedure done by Munjed in Australia.

Directed by David Roach

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