JUBAIL: Doctors at the Royal Commission for Jubail Hospital has successfully reattached a woman’s hand that had been completely severed during a car accident.
The patient, a 27-year-old Saudi woman, had to undergo a nine-hour operation. She is in good health, with almost 100 percent movement in the hand.
The operation was undertaken by Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, assistant professor of plastic and orthodontic surgery and burns, along with Salman Zahid, blood vessels and arteries consultant, Mansour Ghazali, orthopedic surgery consultant, the hospital’s plastic surgery team and anesthesiologists.
The first stage of the operation saw the doctors repair all structures including bones, radial artery, nerves, muscles, tendons and blood vessels. The second phase included restoration of tissues and skin.
The hospital in Jubail is an advanced medical facility with specialized clinics and high-tech equipment in various disciplines for citizens and residents of Jubail Industrial City.
Woman’s severed hand reattached
Woman’s severed hand reattached
Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace
- The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship
RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.
The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.
Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.
The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.
The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.
