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Research and publications from the Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery Department

Targeted review into care of orthopaedics patients

We are carrying out a review into the care of some of our patients and have contacted them directly.

We asked the Royal College of Surgeons to review our paediatric orthopaedic service, after concerns were raised by a number of our patient families and staff.

We take all concerns incredibly seriously and have written directly to all those patients and their families who may be affected. We know that for them this could be a worrying time and we are sorry for the concern these letters may have caused.

We are committed to learning from every single patient that we treat, and to being open and transparent with our families when care falls below the high standards we strive for.

If you have any questions about the review, please contact our Patient Advice Liaison Service (PALs) on 0207 829 7862 or by email PALS@gosh.nhs.uk.

The unit carries out regular nursing and medical review and audit projects which are presented both nationally and internationally, as well as being submitted for publication.In addition we carry out epidemiological research and contribute to multi centre studies. Besides other centres the department has particular research links with the University College London (UCL) Institute of Child Health (ICH), the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, and University College London Hospitals.

Members of the department have a wide range of research interests in the field of paediatric orthopaedic disorders such as:hip dysplasia, celbral palsy, bone dysplasias, limb deformity correction and spinal disorders affecting children and adolescents.