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Toe Transplant Gives Man New Thumb
11 Nov
Summary
- A 19-year-old man had his amputated thumb reconstructed.
- A toe from his left foot was transplanted to replace the thumb.
- The surgery restored grip and improved hand movement significantly.
Doctors at SGPGIMS have successfully reconstructed the amputated right thumb of a 19-year-old man through a complex microsurgical procedure. The surgery, a toe-to-thumb transfer, utilized a toe from the patient's left foot to replace the lost digit.
This procedure was performed on September 30 by a specialized team following a severe road accident on March 17 that resulted in the thumb's amputation. Initially, the patient received stump closure and fracture fixation at another hospital but continued to face challenges with daily activities and psychological well-being due to the thumb's absence.
The surgical team meticulously connected tendons, repaired nerves, and re-established blood circulation through microsurgical vascular anastomosis. The patient has since been discharged and is reportedly recovering well, with regained hand function and improved quality of life.
