Surgeon suspended after nine children's hip surgeries fall below standards at UK hospital.

A children's orthopedic surgeon at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust has been suspended after nine hip surgeries were found to fall below expected standards, impacting some children's quality of life. The trust launched an external review following staff concerns, which found no life-threatening outcomes but prompted apologies and support measures for affected families. Further reviews and clinical assessments are planned.

6 weeks ago
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