WORLD8h ago
'Tears of joy': Woman's lost thumb replaced with second toe
AB
ABC News Australia
Original Reporting
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A medical team successfully performed a complex reconstructive surgery by transplanting a patient's second toe to replace a missing thumb. The patient experienced a strong emotional response upon discovering she could successfully move the newly attached digit following the procedure.
WHY IT MATTERS
This procedure demonstrates a successful surgical technique for hand reconstruction that can restore both physical dexterity and significant emotional well-being to patients who have lost a thumb.
A plastic surgeon has successfully replaced a patient's lost thumb with her second toe, moving her to tears of joy when she was able to wiggle it post-surgery.
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