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Bath Woman Awarded £32,000 After Unnecessary Thumb Surgery Due to Bizarre NHS Mix-Up

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A 37-year-old woman from Bath has been awarded £32,000 in compensation after undergoing an unnecessary thumb operation caused by a series of medical errors at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH). Misdiagnosed with a torn thumb ligament following a fall while watching rugby, she endured conflicting advice and ultimately had surgery that was stopped midway when it was discovered she didn’t need it. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, described her ordeal as “a nightmare from start to finish.