A 42-year-old man has alleged medical negligence at a government hospital, claiming that a surgical stapler pin was left inside his hand during treatment following an accident, leaving him unable to lift his arm or work for the past two years.
The complainant, identified as Sharath Babu, a native of Kangeyam currently residing in a rented house in KK Pudur near Coimbatore, said he suffered injuries in an accident two years ago. He was initially treated at the Tiruppur Government Hospital and later shifted to Coimbatore Government Hospital for surgery.
According to him, complications began after the operation, with persistent pain and inability to raise his hand. He said the condition affected his livelihood, preventing him from continuing his work.
Sharath Babu alleged that when he repeatedly approached the hospital seeking answers, he was only given tablets and did not receive a clear explanation regarding his condition.
He further claimed that it was only during a later medical consultation at JIPMER Hospital in Puducherry that doctors discovered stapler pins inside his hand. He said one of the pins had become embedded within the healed bone, and doctors informed him that another surgery would be required to remove it.
The victim has demanded compensation from the government, disciplinary action against the doctors involved, and assistance with employment, stating that his physical condition has severely impacted his ability to earn a livelihood.
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