Pune Doctors Reattach Severed Thumb in 5-Hour Microvascular Surgery After Bike Accident

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News18•21-12-2025, 07:09
Pune Doctors Reattach Severed Thumb in 5-Hour Microvascular Surgery After Bike Accident
- •A man severed his thumb while cleaning his motorcycle chain with the engine running in Pune.
- •He was rushed to Inamdar Hospital, Wanwadi, where his thumb was completely detached.
- •Reconstructive surgeon Dr. Abhishek Ghosh and his team performed a complex 5-hour microvascular replantation surgery.
- •Hair-thin blood vessels, nerves, and soft tissues were meticulously reconnected to restore blood flow.
- •The surgery was successful, and the reattached thumb is viable, with normal movement expected after physiotherapy.
Why It Matters: Pune doctors successfully reattached a man's severed thumb, highlighting advanced medical capabilities.
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