Why this petition matters

As patients, parents, family, friends and public representatives of patients attending Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) hospitals, we petition the Irish Medical Council to convene an EMERGENCY MEETING to review Connor Green’s case.

Connor is the only surgeon in Ireland with fellowship and training in reconstruction of limbs and bone dysplasia.

Current status

• In Cappagh over 100 children are on a waiting list for procedures that only Connor can carry out. They include congenital limb reconstruction, bone dysplasia reconstruction and surgical hip dislocation.
• In Temple Street there are over 50 children waiting for congenital limb reconstruction, bone dysplasia reconstruction and osteogenesis imperfecta.

At least 40 new referrals a year will join this waiting list due to Connors absence.

Each case is a childhood journey of multiple procedures.

The options for these children are:

1. Their case being taken over by consultant and not being treated.
2. Treated by surgeons not trained in the skills that are unique to Connor Green.
3. Go abroad for treatment, despite their disabilities and the absence of Mr Green.

Orthokids Ireland are appealing for Connor Green’s case to be accelerated through the Irish Medical Council to facilitate hundreds of children benefiting from his expertise.