The HSE is set to clinically review 62 children who underwent orthopedic surgery as a ‘precautionary measure.’ The move follows an independent report into the service in 2023, commissioned after high rates of post-operative complications and infections came to light.
Many parents of children that underwent orthopedic surgeries are still waiting to hear whether their child is one of the 62 under review.
Shane was joined by by Una Keightley who is one such parent, and co-lead of the Spina Bifida Paediatric Advocacy Group to react to the news.
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