Nelson Thomas lost his leg (foot) as a result of a severe car crash in 2023 that caused extensive damage to his right foot. After enduring multiple surgeries, ongoing complications such as a nonunion fracture, and months of rehabilitation, he ultimately made the decision to have his right foot amputated in March 2024. Key points:

• The crash occurred in 2023 and the vehicle was later described as engulfed in flames, with Nelson being rescued by bystanders and a teammate. This trauma led to severe injuries to his right leg.

• He underwent several surgeries (including placements like plates and screws) and pursued advanced therapies (physical therapy, stem cell treatments, electrical stimulation) but ultimately faced a nonunion fracture that could not heal, prompting the amputation decision.

• The amputation procedure took place on March 5, 2024, roughly one year after the crash, and was publicly shared by Nelson via social media updates from the hospital and aftercare progress.

If you’d like, I can pull more recent updates about his recovery and current status, or summarize how this has affected his public appearances and advocacy.