The state of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City have settled a medical malpractice lawsuit but have not admitted to any wrongdoing, according to a Chicago Tribune report.
The lawsuit involved a girl who underwent surgery for an intestinal condition in 2007. According to the complaint, the girl's legs were hoisted by operative stirrups for more than 11 hours, during which time she developed tissue damage to her legs. The damage caused one leg to be amputated, while the other leg requires an ankle brace in order for her to walk, according to the report.
The girl's mother accused UIHC of negligent medical care by failing to detect the tissue damage and preventing it in a timely manner.
Read the report about the medical malpractice lawsuit against UIHC.
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The lawsuit involved a girl who underwent surgery for an intestinal condition in 2007. According to the complaint, the girl's legs were hoisted by operative stirrups for more than 11 hours, during which time she developed tissue damage to her legs. The damage caused one leg to be amputated, while the other leg requires an ankle brace in order for her to walk, according to the report.
The girl's mother accused UIHC of negligent medical care by failing to detect the tissue damage and preventing it in a timely manner.
Read the report about the medical malpractice lawsuit against UIHC.
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