Harrogate man praises surgeons for reattaching severed thumb

Parry was taken to Accident and Emergency at Harrogate District Hospital and then transported to Leeds General Infirmary (LGI), where surgery had been set up for him.

“LGI explained everything really thoroughly to me, which was great to calm me down,” he said.

“But obviously there is that worry that you’re going to come out and they’ve not been able to repair it.”

Parry said he was “overwhelmed” by the work of the surgeons, who “connected the arteries, veins, tendons and nerves back up”.

“Currently I’ve got no feeling in my thumb,” he said.

“I can move it slightly, blocked by the plaster cast that’s on there, and I’ve got two little pins which have to stay in for four weeks that’s helping to fuse the bone back together.”

Parry added: “I feel a bit stupid, but obviously wanted to just put the praise out there for LGI, even down to the nurses on the ward who had a good laugh.”

Dr Stephen Wilson, clinical director for trauma and related services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “We are proud to have a dedicated team of expert trauma surgeons and specialist healthcare professionals at Leeds.

“This is just one example of the remarkable, cutting-edge care our team provides to patients every day and is a testament to their exceptional skill, collaboration and commitment.

“This could have been a life-altering injury and we are delighted for Mr Parry and wish him all the very best in his recovery.”