Can a severed thumb be reconstructed through plastic surgery?

Q: An employee's thumb has been severed from the middle joint. Is it possible for him to have an artificial thumb or some sort of plastic surgery?

A:His thumb can be reconstructed by plastic surgery by one of following techniques:1. Transfer of a toe from his foot.2. Osteoplastic reconstruction using skin and bone from the forearm/groin3. Distraction lengtheningYou should see a plastic surgeon, discuss various options and choose the method most suited to your needs and expectations.