Over 500 Children’s Scoliosis Surgeries Cancelled Since 2022

525 surgeries in total didn't occur over the past four years.

More than 500 scoliosis surgeries have been cancelled by Children's Health Ireland since 2022.

Figures released to Aontu leader and Meath West TD Peadar Toibin show 525 scoliosis operations for children didn’t go ahead.

The reasons listed by CHI include a lack of bed availability, the patient being unwell and a ‘clinical decision’.

Deputy Toibin says it's not good enough:

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