The family of a 13-year-old filed a federal lawsuit against Mayo Clinic and two orthopedic surgeons, alleging they permanently paralyzed the girl after failing to stabilize her spine during surgery.
Fewer than five people applied to the Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS) for help with scoliosis surgery last year, with patients now calling for greater awareness and a streamlined process.
For obstructive sleep apnea, a CPAP machine is prescribed. However, sometimes surgery is recommended for severe cases of obstructive sleep apnea or when other therapies aren’t effective.