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Chennai, February, 2025: Apollo First Med Hospital has successfully performed replantation surgeries on multiple patients who suffered traumatic finger amputations due to various accidents. The procedures, led by expert Plastic Surgeons Dr. V. Purushothaman and Dr. Sabari Girish Ambat, have restored not only the patients’ finger functionality but also their ability to resume normal daily activities.
The replantation surgeries, which took several hours for each patient, involved the meticulous reattachment of severed fingers, including small fingertips. Using cutting-edge microsurgical tools and super-microsurgical techniques, the surgeons carefully reconnected bones, tendons, nerves, and blood vessels, restoring blood flow and ensuring hand functionality. Following the surgeries, all patients undergo rigorous rehabilitation to regain full use of their hands and fingers.
Dr. V. Purushothaman, plastic surgeon, Apollo first med hospital, explained the importance of preserving the amputated part for replantation: “When dealing with amputations, especially those caused by machinery or household appliances, time is of the essence. Preserving the amputated part is crucial, and the right steps must be taken immediately to ensure it remains suitable for surgery. Thanks to advances in super-microsurgery, we are now able to replant even the smallest of amputated body parts, such as fingertip injuries, with high success rates.”
Dr. Sabari Girish Ambat, Senior consultant in Plastic Surgery, Apollo first med hospital, said, “Thanks to the swift actions of the patients’ families and the hospital team, we were able to act quickly and restore these patients’ hand function. Each step, from cooling the amputated part to getting it to our surgical team, significantly increases the chances of a successful outcome. Super-microsurgery, which involves even finer precision, allows us to replant even fingertip amputations that would have once been deemed too small to repair.”
The patients, who sustained amputations from road traffic accidents, industrial accidents, bike chain injuries, and household accidents such as kitchen mishaps and door crush injuries, were quickly brought to Apollo First Med Hospitals’ trauma center. In each case, the critical first step was to preserve and transport the amputated part to the hospital, allowing the medical team to perform successful replantation surgeries. Remarkably, even small amputated fingertips, once considered irreparable, were successfully reattached through advanced super-microsurgery techniques.
Key Steps in Preserving the Amputated Part for Replantation Surgery:
The process of preserving the amputated part involves several key steps,
Controlling Bleeding: Stop the bleeding at the amputation site and elevate the injured part if possible.
Properly Wrapping the Amputated Part: The amputated part should be gently wrapped in a clean cloth or sterile gauze and placed in a plastic bag or sterile container.
Cooling, Not Freezing: The part should be kept cool using crushed ice or ice packs, but should never be in direct contact with ice to prevent tissue damage.
Transporting Quickly: The amputated part should be brought to the hospital within 4-6 hours for optimal chances of replantation, with quick, direct transportation to ensure rapid surgical intervention.
These successful replantation surgeries highlight Apollo First Med Hospitals’ leadership in trauma and microsurgery care. With a dedicated team of specialists and access to the latest technology, the hospital remains at the forefront of providing life-changing treatments for patients in need.
For more information about Hand surgery, microsurgery, or to schedule a consultation, please contact Department of Plastic Surgery Apollo First Med Hospitals,Kilpauk.04428366075 / 8754470049.
About Apollo Hospitals:
It was in 1983, that Dr Prathap C Reddy made a pioneering endeavor by launching India’s first corporate hospital – Apollo Hospitals in Chennai. Now, as Asia’s foremost trusted integrated healthcare group, its presence includes over 12,000 beds across 72 Hospitals and 5000 pharmacies, over 400 Primary Care clinics and 1228 Diagnostic centres, 700 plus Teleclinics, over 15 medical education centres and a Research Foundation with a focus on global Clinical Trials. The most recent investment was the commissioning of South East Asia’s very first Proton Therapy Centre in Chennai.
Every four days, the Apollo Hospitals Group touches a million lives, in its mission to bring healthcare of international standards within the reach of every individual. In a rare honour, the Government of India had issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo’s contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2010.
For 40 years, the Apollo Hospitals Group has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Its hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals in the country for advanced medical services.
