A team of surgeons at Nanavati Max Hospital in Mumbai successfully reattached the thumb of a 69‑year‑old taxi driver who had suffered an amputation, concluding an eight‑hour microsurgical operation.
The procedure involved reconnecting tiny blood vessels and nerves under a microscope, a technique that requires specialized training and equipment to restore blood flow and sensation to the severed digit.
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Hospital officials said the operation demonstrates the facility’s capability to perform complex reconstructive surgeries, a service increasingly sought after in a city where occupational injuries are common among transport workers.
Microsurgery, which focuses on repairing structures smaller than a millimetre, has become a critical tool in trauma care, allowing patients to retain function that might otherwise be lost through amputation.
While the exact cause of the driver’s injury was not disclosed, the successful outcome underscores the importance of rapid medical response and access to advanced surgical centres in urban India.
The patient is expected to undergo rehabilitation to regain strength and dexterity in the reattached thumb, a process that typically involves physiotherapy and regular follow‑up assessments.
