Delhi doctors restore Sudanese soldier's hand with 'toe-to-thumb' surgery

• Sudanese soldier Abdalla Alkhader, who lost his thumb and two fingers in a gunshot injury, underwent a successful "toe-to-thumb" reconstruction surgery in Delhi.
• The complex microvascular procedure, performed at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka, involved transplanting the second toe from his left foot to his right hand.
• Led by Dr. Neeraj Godara, the surgery restored complete hand functions, allowing Alkhader to regain the ability to hold objects and perform daily tasks.
• Doctors faced challenges due to multiple finger loss, stiffness, and a "metacarpal hand" condition, requiring reconstruction of movement pathways.

Why It Matters: Advanced surgery restored a soldier's hand, significantly improving his life.