Recent internal communications reveal that parents must initiate requests for reviews and second opinions regarding hip surgery cases for children. The Taoiseach emphasized the need for thorough investigations into surgeries deemed unnecessary, with an audit showing a high percentage of non-critical procedures. Auditors recommend a timeline extending back to 2002, as recent findings indicate substantial discrepancies in surgical practices across hospitals. Parents are encouraged to seek external opinions for better decision-making regarding their children's surgical needs, inspired by past cases where trust in recommendations was a concern.
It is acknowledged, however, that some patients and parents may request a retrospective review of their case to determine the indications for surgery.
We need to go back to 2002.
The audit into hip dysplasia surgery was in a window from 2021 to 2023, suggesting 79pc of hip surgeries on children were not necessary.
One surgeon insisted that another child needed both hips done, but the mother brought her for a second opinion, not trusting the initial recommendation.
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