A second surgery did not prove that the first was negligent

Issue - July - 2026, Posted On: 01 July 2026

A patient who underwent hip surgery and later required a second operation claimed that errors during the first procedure had worsened the fracture and caused fresh damage.

According to the complaint, doctors had attempted to use an oversized implant, resulting in additional injury to the femur. The patient later sought treatment at a higher centre, incurred further expense, and alleged that the need for repeat surgery itself reflected negligence.

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