Overview
The complainant (Mr C) raised concerns that, at a consultation with an orthopaedic consultant on 7 June 2005, an incorrect decision was taken to treat a knee injury with analgesia rather than surgery and that he had to have an operation carried out privately to resolve the matter.
Specific complaint and conclusion
The complaint which has been investigated is that, at an appointment with an orthopaedic consultant on 7 June 2005, the clinical decision to treat Mr C's knee injury by analgesia rather than surgery was inappropriate (not upheld).
Redress and recommendation
The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.