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An independent clinical audit has revealed that a significant number of hip surgeries performed on children at two Dublin hospitals were unwarranted. The review, commissioned by the Health Service Executive (HSE), examined 147 cases of pelvic osteotomy procedures conducted between 2021 and 2023 at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) Temple Street, the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh (NOHC), and CHI Crumlin. The …

The Minister for Health is expected to publish an audit examining unnecessary hip surgeries performed on children, though the release will occur only after the document has been fully reviewed. Minister of State Robert Troy made the statement during an appearance on national television, following growing political pressure to address long-standing concerns regarding pediatric orthopedic procedures. The issue came under …