Woman Sues Health Services Authority For Damages For Pain & Suffering After A One Inch Object Allegedly Broke Off Inside Her Ankle During Surgery & Discovered Later
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By Alric Lindsay
According to a claim stamped by the Grand Court on January 17, 2025, Camryn Aaliyah Terry is suing the Health Services Authority for at least $20,000 in damages for pain, suffering mental anxiety and costs for legal and medical expenses. This relates to a surgery she had on her ankle where an object allegedly broke off inside her ankle. This was later discovered during a routine check. Terry alleges that the accident was due to negligence by the HSA.
Background
According to the claim, on or about October 30, 2021, Terry was involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in several injuries, including a significant fracture to her right ankle. She was taken to the George Town Hospital for treatment.
Reportedly, an operation was performed by Dr Pekko Kuusela and a plate and screw were inserted with the use of a drill as part of the medical intervention.
Terry alleges that the operation was performed in a negligent manner and a bit broke off inside her right ankle. Terry said she was not told when she awoke, nor was the event recorded in her medical notes.
The allegation added that in a follow-up visit on January 19, 2022, Terry’s mother asked Dr Kuusela to explain what was clearly identified as an approximately one-inch cylindrically shaped object set at an angle in Terry’s right ankle on the radiography images. This was observed to be a part of a drill bit that had broken off inside Terry’s bone during surgery.
Reportedly, Terry became alarmed and anxious and demanded to know why this fact was previously disclosed to her.
In addition, Terry alleges that she was not informed of potential health consequences that could arise as a result of the bit being broken and left inside her.
The alleged response from Dr Kuusela was described as “dismissive and insensitive” towards Terry and her mother.
Reportedly, Terry later attended Health City for advice and obtained an estimate for removing the broken bit. She was advised that the costs to remove the bit and cover recovery time would exceed $20,000.
In the circumstances, Terry is suing the HSA for the following:
1. Damages for pain, suffering and mental anxiety continuing and to be assessed.
2. Costs for legal and medical expenses continuing and to be assessed.
3. Further and other relief the court deems appropriate
