The surgical team at Imam Al-Hujjah Hospital successfully prevented the amputation of a 70-year-old man’s foot, after a serious injury by a sharp tool that resulted in a deep wound, tearing in the tendons, and complicated fractures in the metacarpal bones. The man’s future was hanging between hope and danger.
Th patient arrived at the emergency department in critical condition. He was bleeding heavily and suffering from excruciating pain. Clinical and radiology examinations revealed risk of total loss of foot function, and possibly amputation without urgent intervention. The decision couldn’t be postponed, and the surgical team began a race with time to save the injured limb.
The complex surgery was led by Dr. Haider Dhahir, He repaired the severed tendons and stabilized the fractures using advanced techniques aimed at restoring the foot to its normal function. Dr. Osama Issa performed regional anesthesia to ensure the patient’s comfort during the surgery.
With great skill, the surgical team succeeded in saving the patient’s foot from the inevitable. Initial follow-up after surgery showed improved blood flow to the foot and stabilization of the patient’s condition, raising hopes for a full recovery.
This remarkable success was not just about saving a foot that was threatened with amputation, but about saving an entire life. The patient’s family expressed their deep gratitude for the surgical team, praising the advanced level of healthcare and expertise at the hospital, keeping the name of Imam Al-Hujjah Hospital a title for medical and humanitarian achievements.
