Florida teen undergoes 17-hour surgery at Johns Hopkins to remove 174-pound leg

BRADENTON, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida teen with a rare condition had her 174-pound leg removed in a life-altering surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.

The brave teen, 14-year-old Jasmine Ramirez, is at the beginning of a long recovery process and is expected to remain in the hospital for several months.

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