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A Kerry Boy Waiting Over Two And A Half Years For Corrective Surgery On His Spine

New figures have revealed that there was a 29% decrease in scoliosis procedures in the first 8 mo...

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12.00 25 Sep 2020


A Kerry Boy Waiting Over Two And A Half Years For Corrective Surgery On His Spine


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12.00 25 Sep 2020


New figures have revealed that there was a 29% decrease in scoliosis procedures in the first 8 months a year.   218 children are now waiting for surgery at three Dublin Hospitals.  Ronan Foley is a 14 year old from Killorglin who has been waiting over 2 and a half years for surgery. His Dad Tony spoke to us on the show.

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