A consumer court in Hyderabad has held a private hospital and its orthopedic surgeon liable for medical negligence related to a shoulder surgery and inadequate post-operative care, ordering compensation to a patient who developed disability after the treatment. Patient’s treatment and clinical outcome The patient was admitted to a private hospital in Hyderabad on September 27, 2021, following a road accident that caused a dislocated shoulder. He underwent surgery at the hospital and was discharged on October 2. Despite the procedure, the shoulder dislocation was not corrected.
When the condition persisted, the patient was readmitted. Instead of performing a corrective surgery, the dislocation was allegedly managed through manual manipulation. The patient later sought treatment at another hospital, where a second surgery was performed. Complaints raised by the patient The patient alleged…
