Irish baby becomes youngest to undergo pioneering surgery

AN Irish child has become the youngest person in the world to undergo pioneering surgery, which may help him walk for the first time.

Joshua Duffy-Huff, who has not yet celebrated his first birthday, underwent treatment a few days ago in the American city of Michigan.

Joshua, from Castletownroche, Co Cork, was born with arthrogryposis, a rare congenital condition which causes abnormalities in the joints.