Ex-military veteran saved from amputation after severe road accident

An ex-military veteran Birmar Ram Khot, who was on the verge of losing his leg after a devastating road accident, has not only survived but is on the road to recovery with his limb intact in Ahmedabad.

The patient arrived at the Naryana hospital’s emergency following a traumatic road accident in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, which left him with a life-threatening crush injury.

The patient had spent the previous night being rushed to four different hospitals in Jodhpur, where he faced the daunting recommendation of leg amputation. His left leg had been severely mangled—most of the skin had been stripped away, the muscles torn, and bones fractured.

By the time he reached Ahmedabad, his condition was critical due to excessive blood loss and the extent of his injuries.

For the medical team at the hospital led by Kinner Avashia, Consultant Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, and Trauma Surgeon, the challenge wasn’t only about saving a limb; it was also about saving a life.

The team worked to clean the wound, stabilise the fractured bones, and reconstruct the severely damaged muscles. The first surgery was a success, giving the patient a fighting chance at both life and limb preservation.

Khot remained in the hospital for two weeks of intensive care, during which another surgery was performed to remove necrotic tissue. His recovery, though slow, was steady.

On May 31, skin grafting was performed to fully cover the exposed areas of the leg. Following the graft’s healing and confirmation of the limb’s viability, a final surgery was conducted on June 22 to address the complex fractures. A rod and screws were carefully inserted to stabilise the bone.

Now, two months later, Khot is able to walk with the help of a walker, undergoing rehabilitation and physiotherapy.

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