Irish Actor Ruth Codd Announces Second Leg Amputation Following Complications from Football Injury

Irish actor and social-media personality Ruth Codd has revealed that she has undergone a second leg amputation at just 29 years old. The procedure comes after years of chronic pain, repeated surgeries and mobility problems. This second surgery comes after a football injury she suffered at age 15. Codd shared the news candidly with her followers, a stark reminder that even for young people, severe limb injuries can lead to life-changing decisions.

Irish Actor Ruth Codd Shares Update On Surgery

In a direct message to fans on TikTok, Codd said, “Hi guys, so I have some good news and some bad news. Good news, we’ve had a full circle moment, I’m back making TikTok content … Bad news — I can’t do it in front of that lovely blue floral wallpaper anymore … I’ve just had my second below-knee amputation.” She then introduced her new wheelchair — affectionately named “Fat Tony” — and added with dark humour: “This is my new whip.” 

 

 

 

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Despite the gravity of the news, Codd’s frankness and characteristic wit resonated with many fans. She reassured supporters that while the change is big, she remains the same person — just adapting to a new body. 

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What Is Leg Amputation 

In one of our previous articles, leg amputation is described as the surgical removal of part or all of a lower limb, often the foot, part of the leg, or entire leg, when the limb can no longer be saved due to trauma, chronic injury, infection, or severe vascular problems. 

According to Dr Lahari Surapaneni, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, CEO of Bangalore Hospitals, the procedure “typically involves removing bone along with non-viable soft tissue below a certain level of the leg. It can be above the knee, below the knee, above the ankle — depending on where the damage is worst.” The goal is “to remove diseased or dead tissue and prevent further systemic infection, while preserving as much limb length as possible to allow for a functional stump.”

Dr Surapaneni emphasises that a well-formed stump is crucial: “Surgical techniques focus heavily on ensuring a stable, well-vascularized, and pain-free stump which can later be fitted with a prosthesis, helping the patient regain mobility and a good quality of life.” A poorly planned amputation or poorly healed stump may result in complications, including infection, poor healing, or poor prosthetic fit.

In Ruth Codd’s case, her decision for a second below-knee amputation came after many years of failed surgeries, chronic nerve and joint damage, and even toe amputations. This underlines how, sometimes, when conservative treatments no longer reduce pain or restore function, amputation can become a necessary step toward a better quality of life.

Who Is Ruth Codd and Why Is She Famous?

 

 

 

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Ruth Codd hails from Wexford, Ireland. She first blew up on TikTok during the COVID pandemic with funny nun videos, gaining over 20 million likes after losing her makeup artist job.

This led to acting gigs like Netflix's The Midnight Club and The Fall of the House of Usher. She recently appeared on The Celebrity Traitors, where her sharp instincts stood out. Ruth had her first right leg amputation at 23 after eight years of surgeries from that teen football injury. Her story pushes for better disability representation in the media.

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Conclusion

Ruth Codd's journey shows resilience in facing health setbacks head-on. Her updates inspire others dealing with chronic pain or limb loss. With medical advances and personal grit, many reclaim active lives post-amputation, proving that challenges don't define the future.