"This was a life-changing surgical error as a result of the procedure not being conducted with enough care. It was simply unacceptable and we were pleased that the trust made immediate admissions once our case was put to them."
"I went in for an operation which was supposed to give me better mobility and ensure I was able to maintain my independence, but it ended up taking almost everything from me."
"She said that as a result of the error she had "really struggled physically and psychologically", including trying out prosthetic legs which "kept falling off because of how high the amputation is"."
"We are very sorry for what this patient has been through."
A 69-year-old woman underwent surgery at Castle Hill Hospital in 2021 to replace a prosthetic knee she had had for more than 15 years. During the operation a surgeon's drill slipped, damaging nerves and blood vessels, and emergency repair surgery failed, necessitating an above-knee amputation. The patient spent four months in hospital for rehabilitation and now uses a wheelchair. She sought legal action against the hospital trust to obtain compensation for future care, equipment, and to improve quality of life. Solicitors described the event as a life-changing surgical error and the trust expressed sorrow and made admissions.
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