Greater Noida, May 15th , 2025: In a remarkable display of clinical excellence and compassion, doctors at Sharda Care Healthcity successfully saved a 4-year-old girl’s foot from amputation after she suffered a neglected, complex injury that had gone untreated for nearly a month. The young patient, hailing from a farming family in Madhya Pradesh, presented with a rare combination of severe complications — including multiple bone fractures, extensive soft tissue crush injury, gangrene, and infection — making it challenging to save the limb. The family initially sought treatment elsewhere but was unable to get adequate care due to time constraints and accessibility challenges. By the time the child reached Sharda Care Healthcity, her injury had progressed dangerously, with the local tissue at risk of irreversible damage and the limb already considered for amputation.

The case demanded a multi-disciplinary approach adopted by the doctors at Sharda Care Healthcity. A coordinated effort between Dr. Tanmoy Roy, Senior Consultant in Plastic Surgery, Sharda Care Healthcity and Dr. Nishit Palo, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement Surgeon, Sharda Care Healthcity led to a two-stage surgical intervention. The first surgery involved internal fracture fixation, external stabilization using a metal fixator, and aggressive debridement to remove infected tissue. This was followed by intensive wound care and a successful skin grafting procedure, which helped restore soft tissue coverage and promote healing.

Dr. Nishit Palo, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement Surgeon, Sharda Care Healthcity, said: “This wasn’t just a routine case. The presence of multiple fractures, advanced gangrene, severe infection, and soft tissue crush injury — all at once — made it an extremely rare and critical situation. Gangrene, if not treated promptly, can lead to systemic infection and may require limb or even life-saving amputation. In this case, we used advanced fixation techniques to stabilize the bones and remove necrotic tissue through meticulous debridement. Timely surgical intervention helped us salvage the foot. Such cases require not just surgical expertise but coordinated multidisciplinary care to ensure both functional and aesthetic recovery.”

Dr. Tanmoy Roy, Senior Consultant – Plastic Surgery, Sharda Care Healthcity, added: “Foot reconstruction in such a complex case involves layered repair – from infection control and tissue salvage to eventual skin grafting. When gangrene is involved, every hour matters as bacteria can rapidly spread to surrounding tissues. Our approach included multiple dressings, soft tissue coverage, and ultimately, skin grafting to restore integrity. We believe every life deserves a fighting chance, irrespective of economic background. In this case, we extended continued care to the child despite financial constraints — because saving a limb means preserving a future.”

Mr. Rishabh Gupta, Vice President, Sharda Care Healthcity, said: “This case reflects our commitment to delivering timely, multidisciplinary care with compassion. Managing such a complex injury showcases our team’s expertise and reinforces our mission to serve every patient with excellence — regardless of their circumstances.”

The child is now recovering well, without any external metal support, and is expected to regain full functionality. This case sets an example of how dedicated, multi-specialty teamwork and a patient-first philosophy can transform the outcome — even when the odds seem overwhelming.

About Sharda Care – Healthcity:

Sharda Care - Healthcity is a 600-bedded super-speciality hospital in Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR, setting new benchmarks in advanced medical care, cutting-edge technology, and world-class infrastructure. With an 18-year legacy in healthcare and innovation, we are a trusted name in delivering comprehensive, patient-centric care across multiple specialities. Backed by a strong foundation in medical expertise, research, and education, Sharda Care - Healthcity is committed to redefining healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities, leading-edge treatments, and a multidisciplinary team of renowned specialists and professors. With a legacy that speaks for itself, we continue to be the showstopper in the healthcare ecosystem, shaping the future of super-speciality medicine with excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.