The Scoliosis Advocacy Network, representing children awaiting spinal surgery, called on Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly top publish the review immediately, given children were already being transferred to Crumlin.
After the two serious incidents in Temple Street in 2022, the consultant involved ceased doing spinal surgery last November. A spokesman for Mr Donnelly rejected claims he had offered only virtual meetings with groups, or that they were limited to 30 minutes. Speaking during Leaders’ Questions on Tuesday, Mr Murphy said he had subsequently asked Mr Donnelly on July 13th how many spring implants had been used in Temple Street hospital, how many had been removed and how many had failed in situ.
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