2-year-old American girl has thumb treatment in Suzhou

A good reputation among doctors in Suzhou has spread within an "international circle of friends," leading to a "handshake" across the Pacific Ocean. On October 15, 2-year-old American girl Sakina Momin arrived in Suzhou with her parents and was admitted to the International Medical Department of the Children's Hospital of Soochow University. After careful diagnosis and treatment by the team of hand and foot deformity expert Shen Xiaofang, she underwent successful reconstruction surgery on her right thumb.

Since birth, Sakina's basic movements such as grasping, holding, and gripping had been restricted. She couldn't hold toys, grasp a bottle, or stretch out her hand and make a fist as freely as her peers. Her anxious parents inquired around and made repeated comparisons before finally setting their sights on the hand and foot deformity team led by Shen Xiaofang at the Children's Hospital of Soochow University. After admission, Shen Xiaofang's team completed examinations for Sakina and confirmed a diagnosis of congenital thumb hypoplasia of the right hand, a deformity affecting both the appearance and function of the hand. The team then formulated a scheduled surgical plan. Subsequently, the reconstruction surgery on the right thumb under general anesthesia was carried out as planned. The hand tissues of a child are delicate, with nerves and blood vessels densely distributed like a network. During the operation, the team carefully preserved sufficient skin flaps, properly protected the nerves and blood vessels, and meticulously handled the incisions to reduce postoperative traction from movement, striving for precision and stability at every step. The surgery went smoothly, and the postoperative incisions healed well. The recovery of the child's hand appearance and function greatly satisfied the family.

The International Medical Department provided attentive service and care throughout the entire process. From reception and communication to care, all aspects were convenient and thorough, helping the foreign parents complete the entire treatment with peace of mind. Sakina's mother was full of gratitude to Shen Xiaofang's team, praising it as a "truly remarkable and excellent medical team." The family also specifically thanked the International Medical Department for its meticulous service and care, stating that this trip to Suzhou for medical treatment was "very smooth and very successful.

"In recent years, the hand and foot deformity team led by Shen Xiaofang at the Children's Hospital of Soochow University has attracted a growing number of overseas children who come specifically for their renowned expertise and warm service. Their "international circle of friends" continues to expand, and the hospital's international influence keeps rising. A "handshake" across the Pacific Ocean not only reconstructed a dexterous little hand for one child but also brought the reputation of Chinese pediatric medicine to the world.
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