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Substandard Surgery Leaves Children in Pain Years Later
8 Sep
Summary
- Screws inserted incorrectly led to substandard hip surgeries.
- Families demand a public inquiry into child harm under care.
- A trust's final report is expected to be highly critical.
A hospital trust is anticipating a "damning" report in November regarding substandard surgeries performed on children. Lawyers for affected families revealed that screws intended to improve hip joint mobility were inserted incorrectly, causing harm and years of pain for some young patients. Many endured major surgeries that proved ineffective and detrimental to their well-being.
One parent is urging for a public inquiry into how children under the care of a specific surgeon, identified as Stohr, came to be harmed. The surgeon has been suspended and has not been at work since March 2024.
The trust's chief executive has issued a deep apology to patients and families, acknowledging that care standards were not met and affirming that changes are being implemented to prevent future occurrences. The final findings will be shared with patients and families before official publication.
