In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors have successfully reattached half of a young woman's palm and four fingers which were severed following a tragic machinery accident. Nikita Kumar presented to the hospital bleeding profusely and severed right hand palm. She arrived at the hospital within 30 minutes of the unfortunate incident.
The 20 year old had inadvertently placed her hand in a foam cutting machine while delivering lunch to her brothers at their factory, resulting in the amputation of all her fingers at the mid-palm level of her right hand.
A team of doctors led by Dr. Lokesh Kumar, Principal Director & HOD - Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital took immediate action to preserve the amputated parts and control the bleeding. The complicated surgery lasted 12-hours and involved specialised repair of arteries, veins, nerves, tendons, and bones, culminating in the reattachment of Nikita’s right hand. Nikita is now on the path to recovery and is expected to regain full functionality of her hand, the hospital has confirmed.
Shailender Singh, Nikita's father said "My daughter is much better now, is now able to do 40% of her work by her own and can do her daily activities herself like going to the washroom, eating, etc. I am really thankful to the doctors for all the support that they have provided in treating my daughter."
Following the reattachment surgery, the young girl is undergoing intensive physiotherapy aimed at restoring full functionality to her hand. Despite the severity of the injury, there are promising signs as she already feels sensation in her fingers, indicating potential nerve regeneration, doctors have confirmed. She is anticipated to regain strength, dexterity, and range of motion in her hand over time, said Dr. Avtar Singh Bath, Senior Director - Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital.
