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warton

I had acdf surgery in October 2023 but have got damage to my vocal chord nerve ever since I not been able to speak since then(just whispered) and I haven't been able to work since the surgery .Would it be worth to look at nhs negligence and if so how would I do this?

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Rosie_Scope

Hi @warton, sorry to hear you had a complication with your surgery. I think this is something that you're probably best getting some professional legal advice on. Citizens Advice might be able to point you in the direction of a local firm with the right experience. But I hope some of our members can offer their thoughts too.

I found some information about making negligence claims on the NHS website that you might like to have a look through as a start

Meredithshep

I'm so sorry that you had complications but I have recently seen a neurosurgeoun and been sent the information on this exact surgery and it does say that damage to nerves and voice changes as a result are a risk, it's a small risk but a recognised risk. I really don't think there's much you can do. I wish you well in your recovery

luvpink

warton said:

I had acdf surgery in October 2023 but have got damage to my vocal chord nerve ever since I not been able to speak since then(just whispered) and I haven't been able to work since the surgery .Would it be worth to look at nhs negligence and if so how would I do this?

Hi you would have had to sign a consent form before your surgery and it should have stated any risks or complications and the surgeon should have informed you.
you should have been given a copy of the consent form.