By: IPP Bureau
Last updated : August 22, 2026 2:59 pm
Apollo specialists stressed that such injuries should be treated as medical emergencies, with patients requiring immediate reconstructive and microsurgical care
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, marked World Hand Surgery Day by honouring patients who have overcome severe hand and upper-limb injuries following advanced reconstructive and microsurgical procedures.
The event highlighted the importance of timely intervention and specialised care in restoring function and independence.
The programme, held at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, brought together survivors, clinicians and healthcare professionals. Shri Shivam Upadhyaya, DCP Traffic, Future City, attended as Chief Guest and felicitated the survivors, recognising their courage and resilience following life-altering injuries.
Severe hand injuries and amputations can result in permanent loss of function if treatment is delayed. Specialists at Apollo emphasised that rapid transportation, early referral and access to microsurgical expertise can significantly improve the chances of limb salvage and functional recovery.
Dr. Gopinath Bandari, Consultant Hand, Wrist & Microsurgeon, said, “In severe hand injuries and amputations, every minute matters. Our goal is not merely to save the limb, but to restore movement, sensation and function so that patients can regain their independence and return to the life they value.”
Dr. Bandi Sahithya, Consultant Hand, Wrist & Microsurgeon, highlighted the complexity of microsurgical replantation, which requires precision, specialised expertise and coordinated multidisciplinary care.
“Microsurgical replantation requires exceptional precision, expertise and seamless teamwork. Timely referral to a specialised centre can significantly influence the functional outcome,” she said.
One of the survivors honoured at the event had suffered an elbow-level amputation following a traumatic accident. After undergoing complex replantation surgery and rehabilitation at Apollo Hospitals, the patient progressively regained movement and functional use of the affected limb.
Tejesvi Rao Veerepalli, CEO, Apollo Hospitals, Telugu States, said the survivors represented “courage, resilience and hope,” adding that the hospital's focus is not only on restoring limbs but also on helping patients regain independence, confidence and quality of life.