6-year-old girl receives compensation following hip injury
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12 November, 2009
A hospital Trust admitted liability for the hip injury caused to a six-year-old girl.
Following her birth in October 2000, a splint was applied to her left hip. One month later the splint was removed, although no follow-up appointments were arranged.
Over the next 18 months the Claimant was noted to walk abnormally, and would have a preference for crawling instead. She would occasionally cry and rub her right leg.
In April 2002 she was referred back to the hospital. An x-ray of the area showed a complete dislocation of her right hip. She required various stabilisation operations to stabilise her right hip.
She received £25,000 in compensation as a result of the hospital's negligence.
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