Doctors Save both legs Of A 33-Year-Old Woman Who Met With A Bus Accident

A team led by Dr Shraddha Deshpande, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, effectively saved the legs of a 33-year-old woman following a bus accident in which both of her legs suffered severe degloving injuries from being run over by the bus wheel.

33-year-old woman Kinjal Shah, an advertising executive by profession was travelling back home after a hectic day at the office.  Disaster struck in the worst possible way as when she was boarding a crowded bus, her hand slipped from the handlebar and she suddenly found herself underneath the bus wheel. The driver promptly stopped the bus, and her fellow passengers quickly pulled her out. Unfortunately, the bus wheel had already run over both her legs, for which she was immediately shifted to Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road. The patient was admitted to the ICU. After stabilising her, an MRI was done, which showed severe degloving injury to both her lower limbs. The skin and muscles over her thighs and legs had been completely crushed due to the shearing force and there was severe blood loss of more than 800 ml.

Dr Shraddha Deshpande, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road added, “The patient was taken in for surgery immediately.  After being taken in for surgery, the necrotic tissue was removed and specialised negative pressure therapy was administered. Multiple blood transfusions and higher antibiotics were given. The intensive care team managed her effectively while she underwent 3 surgeries to reconstruct both lower limbs.  Due to the prompt action, the patient recovered completely and was discharged within a month of her accident.

It's crucial to identify and treat degloving injuries promptly as they can be extremely dangerous.  Degloving injuries are usually due to blunt shearing force and are closed injuries. The blood loss is hidden and the tissue damage in such cases is much more than what appears from outside. Such injuries are rare and if not identified in time can lead to severe infection, and sepsis and can be life-threatening. Utilising advanced wound care and promptly reconstructing the wounds can result in faster recovery, improved functionality, and better outcomes.

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Dr Shraddha Deshpande added, “Currently, the patient is recovering well and has returned to her normal routine. The focus now is on managing her scars and ensuring that she makes a full recovery.”

 

“Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road is at the forefront of providing exceptional care for emergency cases such as accidents. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a team of experts, we ensure that patients receive prompt and precise treatment when every second counts. The emphasis is on comprehensive and specialised care, from initial assessment to advanced treatments like trauma surgery and critical care management.  Our dedicated emergency department is strategically equipped to handle a wide range of traumatic injuries, backed by advanced imaging and diagnostic services for swift evaluation. With a focus on personalised attention and innovative medical interventions, the aim is to set new standards in managing critical situations with unwavering precision and compassion,” said Dr Shraddha Deshpande

 

“It was a usual day, and I never expected that my life would take a dramatic turn that day. As I followed my routine and boarded the bus, little did I know that I would meet with a catastrophic accident. My limbs were crushed and the mere thought of never being able to walk again felt like an insurmountable obstacle. Every day was filled with excruciating pain and overwhelming doubt, as I struggled to come to terms with the reality of my new disabled status till I recovered. Through multiple surgeries, the skilled team at the Hospital not only saved my legs but also helped me regain mobility. Today, I can happily stand on my feet again. I am forever indebted to the team of doctors who gave me a fresh lease of life,” concluded Kinjal.