In a remarkable feat of medical prowess, surgeons at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem successfully reattached a 12-year-old boy's head after a near-fatal car accident. Suleiman Hassan, a Palestinian from the West Bank, suffered an internal decapitation while riding his bicycle – a catastrophic injury where the skull separates from the spine. This specific injury is formally known as bilateral atlanto occipital joint dislocation.

Rushed to the hospital, Hassan underwent emergency surgery led by orthopedic specialist Dr. Ohad Einav. The intricate procedure, lasting several hours, involved innovative plates and fixations to reconstruct the damaged area. The doctors described Hassan’s head as being “almost completely detached from the base of his neck.”

Following the operation, which took place in June, Hassan faced a daunting 50% survival rate. However, against all odds, he has made a stunning recovery. After a month of close observation, Hassan was recently discharged wearing a cervical splint. His progress will continue to be monitored by the medical team.

Dr. Einav attributes the success to a combination of advanced technology, medical expertise, and swift action. He emphasized the rarity of such a procedure, particularly in young patients. The larger head size relative to body size in children makes them more vulnerable to this type of injury.

Hassan’s father remained by his side throughout the ordeal, expressing immense gratitude to the medical staff for their tireless efforts. He acknowledged the slim chances of survival and praised the hospital's professionalism and rapid decision-making.

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel noted that the success of this complex surgery hinged on the preservation of blood flow to the brain. He speculated that the critical blood vessels remained intact, allowing for orthopedic reconstruction using rods, ligaments, and potentially bone grafts or implants.