A bull rider who lost his thumb in a riding accident has had his big toe removed and sewn to his hand as a replacement.

Zac Mitchell lost his thumb after a bull kicked his hand against a fence on a remote property in Western Australia in April.

He tried storing his thumb on ice among cold beers, but the digit was unable to be saved, despite two operations.

It was a Sydney surgeon that suggested removing his toe and was able to complete the surgery. Remarkably Mr Mitchell said losing his big toe hasn’t affected his walking.

How would you manage with a toe for a thumb?

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