BBC actress left with 'twisted body and chronic pain' after nine operations as surgeon is investigated
A BBC actress has spoken about how she has been left with 'chronic pain and fatigue' after years of operations by a spinal surgeon whose professional work is now under investigation.
The star, from Westhoughton, near Chorley, told the Sunday Times she has been left with 'chronic pain and a twisted body after nine operations to treat her scoliosis, or curvature of the spine'. Rods that were previously inserted to straighten her back 'snapped three times and she also developed repeat infections, including sepsis after being sent home from hospital with an open wound in 2012', it is alleged.
In response to the claims, Mr Williamson told the Manchester Evening News: “I have always strived to provide the very best care for patients. Due to patient confidentiality, I am unable to comment on specific patient care, but I can confirm that an independent review of several cases by the Royal College of Surgeons was carried out in 2016, not long after I had retired from the NHS, and concluded that there were no overall concerns about my standard of care.
Dr Owen Williams, Chief Executive at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust , said: “A spinal patient safety look back review was initiated to investigate patient safety concerns raised in respect of a Consultant Spinal surgeon who previously worked at Salford Royal. This review is underway and we have invited some patients who have previously had spinal surgery back in for an appointment to review their treatment. Our priority remains to support our patients and their families.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
BBC actress left in 'chronic pain' as surgeon probed over patients' treatmentBBC actress left in 'chronic pain' as Salford spinal surgeon probed over patients' treatment
Read more »
The Voice star Tom Jones' unusual health hack ahead of surgery revealedThe Voice coach Tom Jones is reportedly awaiting a second hip replacement - discover how Welsh singer is battling chronic pain with bizarre inversion therapy treatment
Read more »
George Alagiah Says He's Spent A Lot Of Time 'In Extreme Pain' As He Opens Up About Living With CancerThe presenter said his BBC News role leaves him “absolutely knackered physically” but “mentally rejuvenated”.
Read more »
One dead and nine missing, including child, after plane crashes into water near SeattleThe US coastguard launched a search for the missing people after a body was recovered by a member of the public, but later suspended its operation.
Read more »