'Children still need care' - Concern over ‘big jump’ in scoliosis surgery waiting list

Due to the impact of Covid-19, fewer scoliosis surgeries  have been completed: 177 between January and August, compared to 236 over the same period last year. File image

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a "big jump" in scoliosis waiting lists, with more than 200 children waiting for life-changing spinal procedures.

HSE figures show that 209 children were waiting for the surgery in August, up 66%, compared to 126 at the same time last year.