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Sentara Plastic Surgeon Used Patient's Toe to Replace Severed Thumb

Construction worker could regain full hand function with therapy.

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  • June 30, 2025

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    A construction worker's left thumb was severed by a steel beam, making his work life uncertain.

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    Dr. Manas Nigam performed a rare surgery using the patient's toe to replace the severed thumb.

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    The procedure offers better functionality than prosthetics, providing sensation and full motion.

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    The nine-hour operation was conducted at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a Level I trauma center.

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    The patient began therapy shortly after surgery, aiming to restore normal thumb function.

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