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flag A 20-year-old man in New Delhi had his amputated thumb rebuilt using his second toe after a crash, thanks to advanced microsurgery.

flag A 20-year-old man in New Delhi had his amputated thumb reconstructed using the second toe from his leg, which was also severed in a motorcycle-tractor crash. flag Due to severe crush injuries, reattachment was impossible, so surgeons performed a complex microsurgical transplant. flag The procedure, led by Dr. Mahesh Mangal and his team, restored hand function by repurposing tissue from the non-salvageable leg. flag The hospital emphasized the importance of preserving amputated parts and seeking immediate medical care. flag This case highlights advances in reconstructive surgery, following over 700 similar reimplantations performed in the past.

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