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Why thousands of children may have had unnecessary hip surgery

An investigation has found that many children in Ireland may have undergone unnecessary hip surge...

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11.35 13 May 2025


Why thousands of children may have had unnecessary hip surgery


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11.35 13 May 2025


An investigation has found that many children in Ireland may have undergone unnecessary hip surgeries at Children's Health Ireland…

The probe could stretch back 15 years, raising serious questions about oversight, ethics, and patient safety.

Joining Andrea to discuss this is Leader of Aontú, Peadar Tóibín, Paul O’Kelly, former  Editor of Local News Group and some of those affected.


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