Doctors at one of the renowned hospitals in Mumbai have successfully performed a rare two-stage reconstructive microsurgery on a 13-month-old child born with severe congenital thumb deformities, restoring functional hand use and enabling essential motor development. The complex procedure marks a significant milestone in pediatric reconstructive surgery, giving the child the ability to grasp, pinch, and interact independently. The toddler was born without a left thumb and with a severely underdeveloped right thumb, lacking adequate bone and muscle, significantly impairing her ability to perform basic hand functions.
The condition posed unique surgical challenges, particularly due to her age and extremely small anatomical structures, including delicate blood vessels and nerves, making precision and risk management critical. The first stage of the surgery, performed in December 2025,…
