Max Hospital BLK Successfully Reattaches Severed Hand In Groundbreaking 12-Hour Surgery

In a remarkable feat of medical expertise, doctors at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital have successfully reattached the severed hand of a young woman following a severe machinery accident. The complex 12-hour surgery involved reattaching half of 20-year-old Nikita Kumar's palm and all four fingers, which were amputated after being caught in a foam-cutting machine at her family's factory.

In a press statement on Tuesday, the hospital informed that Nikita Kumar arrived at BLK-Max Hospital’s Emergency Department within 30 minutes of the accident, presenting with severe bleeding and the severed parts of her right hand. The quick response and advanced medical care provided by the hospital were crucial in the successful outcome of the surgery.

The Plastic Surgery team, led by Dr. Lokesh Kumar, Principal Director & HOD of Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, immediately took action to preserve the amputated parts and control the bleeding. The intricate surgery involved the repair of arteries, veins, nerves, tendons, and bones. Thanks to the team's expertise and swift intervention, Nikita's hand was successfully reattached, and she is now on the road to recovery.

Dr. Avtar Singh Bath, Senior Director of Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery at BLK-Max, noted, "Following the surgery, Nikita is undergoing intensive physiotherapy to restore full functionality to her hand. Despite the severity of her injury, we are seeing promising signs of nerve regeneration as she already reports sensations in her fingers. With continued rehabilitation, we anticipate she will regain strength, dexterity, and range of motion in her hand."

Nikita has been discharged from the hospital, and her case highlights the critical importance of immediate response in such emergencies. Proper preservation of amputated parts and swift transportation to a specialised medical facility is essential for successful reattachment procedures.