Shaqra General Hospital saves child's hand after serious glass injury

Shaqra General Hospital recorded a new medical success story that adds to the record of achievements of the health sector in the Kingdom, after the orthopedic surgery team was able to save the hand of a 14-year-old child from certain motor disability, as a result of his suffering from a very serious home injury.

Details of the injury and urgent intervention

The incident began when the hospital's emergency department received the child suffering from severe bleeding and a deep laceration on his wrist, resulting from a violent fall onto a glass panel from a height of approximately 140 cm. Initial examinations revealed extensive damage to the tendons and tissues, presenting the medical team with a real challenge to preserve the vital functions of the hand.

Upon arrival, the critical injuries protocol was activated, with nursing and medical staff providing the necessary first aid to control the bleeding, and then immediately transferring the patient to the equipped operating room, in a standard response that reflects the hospital’s readiness to deal with emergency cases.

Surgical precision prevents permanent disability

The surgical team performed a delicate and time-consuming procedure to explore the wound and repair the damage. The crucial step was the expert repair of the severed tendons using advanced suturing techniques with non-absorbable threads, while taking great care to ensure the integrity of the hand's blood supply and the protection of peripheral nerves.

The operation was a complete success, as the doctors were able to reconnect the damaged tissues and control the source of bleeding, ensuring that the patient regains the ability to move his hand and avoids any complications that could lead to a permanent disability affecting his future.

Riyadh Health Cluster III: An umbrella for integrated care

This achievement reflects the pivotal role played by the Third Riyadh Health Cluster in developing medical services in the governorates of the Riyadh region. The cluster aims to enhance the efficiency of peripheral hospitals, enabling them to perform complex surgical procedures without the need to transfer patients to central hospitals in the capital, thus saving time and effort and contributing to saving lives in critical moments.

The group operates according to a comprehensive strategy to unify healthcare standards, and to provide specialized personnel and modern equipment in all its facilities, to ensure that citizens and residents receive high-quality healthcare in their places of residence.

Keeping pace with the health sector transformation program and Vision 2030

These medical successes align with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program , one of the programs under the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which focuses on facilitating access to healthcare services and improving the quality and efficiency of preventive and curative services. Enhancing the capabilities of emergency and operating departments in public hospitals is a cornerstone of this transformation, ensuring rapid response to accidents and injuries.

The administration of Shaqra General Hospital confirmed that the patient is currently in stable health and is under close observation as part of an integrated treatment and rehabilitation plan aimed at restoring full hand functions during the recovery phase, which embodies the hospital’s commitment to providing comprehensive and sustainable healthcare.