10/11/2025
In this inspiring case, a 32-year-old soldier who suffered multiple gunshot injuries to his hand during a military mission in Iraq finally regained hand function after years of unsuccessful surgeries.
Despite undergoing nearly 12 failed surgeries abroad, the soldier’s hand remained non-functional and infected. He then approached Dr. Gopinath Bandari, Consultant in Hand and Microsurgery at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, who led a series of advanced microsurgical and reconstructive procedures to restore movement and strength.
The surgical process included:
🔹 Dead bone resection
🔹 Placement of antibiotic spacers
🔹 External fixation and internal bone grafting using leg bone
🔹 Postoperative rehabilitation for functional recovery
Thanks to the combination of cutting-edge technology, multidisciplinary care, and expert surgical skills, the patient regained full hand mobility, strength, and independence after years of disability.
This case demonstrates the power of reconstructive microsurgery and highlights how specialized surgical expertise can bring life-changing results in complex trauma cases.
👨⚕️ Dr. Gopinath Bandari
Consultant – Hand & Microsurgery
📍 Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
In this inspiring case, a 32-year-old soldier who suffered multiple gunshot injuries to his hand during a military mission in Iraq finally regained hand func...
