'No adverse events' found after review of children affected by scoliosis implant recall
Yesterday, Children’s Health Ireland said it would contact all parents of children affected by the recall.
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Yesterday, Children’s Health Ireland said it would contact all parents of children affected by the recall.
Thirty-one such devices have been placed on the Irish market, sparking concern among many parents.
Why she chose her dress (and ditched the veil).
The Children’s Hospital Group says the progress made for these children needs to be continued.
Aisling Corcoran had steel rods removed from her back in 2014.
The Santas will raise money for children with scoliosis.
A new theatre at Crumlin Hospital which deals with surgeries is only open three days a week.
A free swimming programme is helping children with scoliosis build strength and confidence.
Tommy’s mother Michelle said he looks “unrecognisable” since the surgery.
Karen and Sarah-Ann Cline-Mitchell met with the Minister for Health yesterday to find out when she will get a date for her operation.
Tommy Long is one of over 200 children waiting for scoliosis surgery in Ireland.
Megan Halvey-Ryan’s surgery has been delayed several times before.
No child should have to wait longer than four months to receive necessary scoliosis surgery, according to a new report.
Megan Halvey-Ryan was due to have surgery at Our Ladies in Crumlin next week
Health Minister Simon Harris says the hew HSE action plan will review if the screening programme can be re-introduced.
21-year-old Colleen had to wait two years before she could get an x-ray for her scoliosis.
There has been a steady, inexorable decline in Ireland’s health service over the past fifteen years, writes Dr Tom Clonan.
Sarah-Ann, aged 11, has scoliosis and is “waiting to get on a waiting list”.
Deirdre McDonnell is “unbelievably shocked” at the length of waiting lists for children with scoliosis.
Fianna Fáil’s Billy Kelleher urged action on the issue, saying this situation “cannot continue”
The Scoliosis Advocacy Network wants an independent inquiry into the situation, as some children wait for over two years for appointments.
Two mothers talk to us about their fight to get treatment for their sons.
Mary Lou McDonald and Joan Burton had a heated exchange in the Dáil.