Mumbai docs save Mauritius teen's foot without amputation, help him walk again

In a remarkable case of recovery Ashfaq a 19yearold boy from Mauritius defied the odds after suffering a severe foot injury in a road accidentInitially advised for a belowknee amputation due to the extent of his injuries the Mauritians story took a dramatic turn for the better because of regenerative therapyIt all happened when he was riding as a rear passenger on a motorbike when a motor vehicle rammed into them The impact severely crushed his right foot trapping it between two vehicles in March 2025 Despite wearing a helmet and taking necessary safety precautions he suffered multiple fractures and a major soft tissue injuryHe was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital in Mauritius where emergency wound cleaning debridement and stabilisation of his foot were performed with ligation of vessels and suturingSubsequent CT scans revealed the gravity of his condition shattered bones displaced fragments joint dislocations and a large soft tissue hematoma The local medical team suggested surgery but warned of a high likelihood of tissue death ultimately leading to amputation Faced with this grim prospect Ashfaq sought alternatives and reached out to StemRx in Mauritius which then referred him to their main centre in Navi Mumbai for specialised regenerative careAt the city hospital a multidisciplinary team created a tailored nonsurgical treatment protocol Over four months Ashfaq underwent a combination of regenerative therapies repeated wound care antibiotics for infection control skin and bone grafting and sessions of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy HBOTAs a part of the treatment the MDI therapy works by mimicking the bodyrsquos natural insulin release pattern It supports faster tissue and bone healing It also reduces inflammation limits harmful fat byproducts improves blood circulation and even helps nerve recoveryrdquoDr Pradeep Mahajan who is a regenerative medicine researcher and founder of the hospital said ldquo He travelled via flight on a stretcher along with his father in March 2025 with a hope to save his leg from amputation and to walk again On arrival he had a destroyed foot shattered bones and tissue damage which made it impossible to walk This innovative approach promotes faster tissue and bone healing by reducing inflammation improving blood circulation and supporting nerve recovery With consistent therapy and careful monitoring Ashfaqrsquos wounds healed bones began to realign and tissue regenerated Not treating a foot crush injury on time would lead to permanent tissue and muscle damage infectiongangrene or even lifethreatening complications like crush syndrome and foot amputation Most importantly amputation was avoided and the young man regained function in his foot a onceunlikely outcomeDr Mahajan added ldquoAshfaqrsquos case showcases the immense potential of regenerative medicine especially for trauma patients without underlying health complications With technologies like MDI previously hopeless cases may now end in full recovery and not loss This success not only gave Ashfaq his leg and independence back but also stands as a beacon of possibility for others suffering similar traumatic injuries He is now able to walk climb stairs and has no difficulty in doing everyday tasks The patient is advised to avoid excessive strain wear protective footwear maintain a healthy diet continue physiotherapy and practice good hygiene The patient travelled back to Mauritius on his feet via flight and uses no walker for any support while walkingrdquoldquoWhen the doctors in Mauritius told me I might lose my leg my heart sank I felt like my whole world had come crashing down I kept thinking about how I would live how I would move forward with one leg The thought of amputation haunted me every second I was shattered hopeless and couldnt see a future But coming to StemRx was like finding light in complete darkness Dr Mahajan and his team didnrsquot just save my foot they gave me back my strength dignity and the belief that miracles do happen I will be forever grateful for this second chance at liferdquo said a tearyeyed Ashfaq