A comprehensive journey from critical injury to complete recovery through multidisciplinary care and rehabilitation
On 2nd October 2021, at around 6:50 PM, Mr. Ilavarasan (46-year-old male), a bus conductor, met with a tragic road traffic accident while returning home on his two-wheeler after completing his shift.
He collided with an over-speeding vehicle coming from the opposite direction and sustained severe injuries. He was initially taken to Cuddalore Government Hospital, where first aid and emergency treatment were provided.
Due to the severity of injuries, his attenders decided to shift him to a higher center for advanced care and management.
Impaired vascularity, fractures of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th metatarsals, and ankle joint avulsion injury.
Right hand 3rd finger near-total amputation requiring urgent surgical intervention and microsurgical techniques.
Right mid-shaft clavicle fracture requiring Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) procedure.
Our emergency trauma team was immediately mobilized, and the patient was stabilized and prepared for surgery. The surgery was initiated at around 1:30 AM and planned in a two-stage process.
Wound debridement and K-wire fixation of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th metatarsals were performed by the Plastic Surgery Team led by Dr. Vijayaraghavan.
ORIF (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation) with clavicle plating was performed by the Orthopaedic Team led by Dr. V. Veerappan.
The coordinated efforts of both surgical teams ensured comprehensive management of all injuries in a single surgical session.
Patient arrived at POSH Hospital after initial stabilization at Cuddalore Government Hospital. Emergency assessment and diagnostic imaging performed.
Two-stage surgical procedure performed: Wound debridement with K-wire fixation by Plastic Surgery Team and ORIF with clavicle plating by Orthopaedic Team.
Wound appeared healthy. External fixation of right ankle along with flap cover of right foot performed by Plastic Surgery Team.
Patient discharged with oral medications, wound care instructions, and physiotherapy guidance. Scheduled for follow-up and external fixator removal.
Readmitted for external fixator removal. Aggressive physiotherapy initiated by Chief Physiotherapist Dr. Murugaraj and team.
At POSH Hospital, we believe every minute after trauma matters. Through timely emergency care, expert surgical management, and structured rehabilitation, we strive to transform trauma into recovery and give our patients a second chance at life.
POSH Hospital – Turning the Golden Hour of Trauma into the Golden Period of Life.
"This Hospital Saved My Leg and My Life" – A Grateful Journey of Recovery
❞Mr. Dayendhiran, a 21-year-old B.A. (Economics) student from the Sri Lankan Refugee Camp at Keezhuputhupattu, Villupuram, never imagined his life would change in an instant.
Coming from a humble background — with his father bedridden, his mother managing the household, and his elder brother working as a centering laborer — he was the first in his family to pursue higher education.
On April 1st, 2025, at around 5:30 PM, near Manjakuppam, a road traffic accident involving a two-wheeler and a four-wheeler left Dayendhiran with devastating leg injuries.
He was taken to three private hospitals, where doctors predicted a 90% chance of right leg amputation.
"At that moment, I thought my life was over."
In a desperate bid for hope, his family brought him to POSH Hospital, Puducherry — a decision that would save not just his leg, but his future.
"I got my leg back. I got my life back. This hospital truly saved me."
Dayendhiran expressed heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and hospital staff who treated him like family.
Chief Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon
Vascular & Plastic Surgeon
Anaesthesiologist
Trauma & Limb Reconstruction
Arthroplasty Specialist
Now on the path to recovery, Dayendhiran is determined to complete his studies and support his family. His journey stands as a powerful reminder of the importance of timely trauma care and compassionate medicine.
THE POSH HOSPITAL – Turning the Golden Hour of Trauma into the Golden Period of Life.
