Micheál Martin (Cork South-Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

My understanding is that a clinical audit is being conducted by an external international expert on surgery for children with developmental dysplasia of the hip across CHI and the National Orthopaedic Hospital at Cappagh. Development dysplasia of the hip is a problem with the way a baby's hip joint forms and some children with DDH may require surgery. The purpose of this audit is to assess that surgical practice was in line with international standards and practices. The audit process is now in its final stages. CHI and Cappagh, I understand, are committed, and should be committed, to sharing the findings of the audit once it is completed and to communicate that, in particular, with the relevant families and patients in accordance with any recommendations from the final report. We have not seen the final report yet. It is awaited before any conclusions can be drawn on the matter.

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