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A Sunshine Coast worker who lost her thumb in a factory accident has become the first in the region to receive a revolutionary toe-to-thumb transplant — a 12-hour surgery that restored critical hand function. After waiting six months to mentally prepare, Francisca Amaral underwent the complex procedure, where her second toe was meticulously transplanted, reconnecting bone, tendons, arteries, and nerves. Dr. Chandan Jadhav, the pioneering surgeon, chose the second toe for its anatomical match and minimal impact on mobility. With weekly therapy, Ms. Amaral is expected to regain 80% of her thumb’s original function — unlocking grip, dexterity, and independence. This landmark surgery not only redefines reconstructive possibilities locally but offers hope to others facing life-altering injuries.

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