800 cases under review after paediatric surgeon is suspended

We are representing a child with cerebral palsy who was treated by paediatric consultant surgeon Kuldeep Stohr. Our client underwent hip surgery and bilateral femoral osteotomies at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The surgery took longer than expected and our client suffered post operative complications. Her left leg pulled inwards at a 90° angle, indicating potential surgical issues. However, at no point was our client’s family advised that there had been any issues with the procedure.

Currently, 800 patients operated on by Ms. Stohr are having their cases urgently re-examined, and she has been suspended. In February 2025, our client’s family received a letter from the Trust stating that our client did not receive the appropriate standard of medical care. The Trust’s letter states: “…we identified that harm has occurred following an external review looking at surgical outcomes in paediatric orthopaedic patients.”

At the 12-month review, our client’s right hip was almost completely out of position. She developed a leg length discrepancy post-surgery. Both hips are now out of joint, and she shows signs of pain despite being a happy child. Sadly, repeat surgery may be required in the future.

The family is significantly impacted by the need to manage our client’s condition, which requires constant care and attention.

Medical negligence specialist Kashmir Uppal, who is representing the family in a surgical error claim, said: “There are concerns about the technique used in this surgery and that it may have been unnecessary in our client’s case, which means her injuries were avoidable. That the Trust is re-reviewing 800 cases is extremely worrying.”

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Please contact us if you have any concerns about the treatment provided by Ms Stohr or Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.