Child Fracture figures on the Rise at Royal Surrey

It has been reported that over 1,000 young children and new-borns have been admitted to the Royal Surrey hospital for fracture injuries, according to information recently published by NHS Surrey.

Statistics show that the number of young people admitted to the hospital has increased from 1,125 in 2009-2010, to 1,136 within the past 12 months. These statistics show an increase of 21 cases in the previous year.

Incidentally, the Royal Surrey is the only hospital in the county of Surrey where both a new-born baby and a young teenager have died following a fracture diagnosis within the past 24 months. This correlates with statistics illustrating the increase in the number of those diagnosed with fractures.

Head of safeguarding children at NHS Surrey, Amanda Boohood said: “If a child was admitted to hospital with an unexplained injury, and concerns were raised, staff would take immediate action. “

She also praises the Surrey Safeguarding Children Board’s procedures, working with the police and local agencies to ensure the safety of those concerned.

A spokesman for the Royal Surrey rightly commented: “Royal Surrey saw a significant number of under 18s with fractures arising from sporting activities throughout the county” – suggesting a potential explanation for the increase in the number of child fractures reported within the past 12 months.