Surgery with music, missteps, and a missing consent,
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August - 2025, Posted On: 01 August 2025
The patient, a 32-year-old teacher, approached the hospital for persistent pain, numbness, and foot drop in her right leg. After evaluation, the consulting doctor advised a Total Hip Replacement (THR), warning that delay could damage her spine.
She agreed and was admitted the same day. According to the patient, the operating theatre lacked the correctly sized femoral head implant. During surgery, the available size was allegedly used with excess ceramic cement — a combination that, she later learned, could be harmful.
Post-surgery, she continued experiencing pain, numbness, and shortening of the leg. Attempts to consult the operating surgeon reportedly failed. She then sought a second opinion at a national medical institute.
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