He went into surgery for shoulder repair and ended up with burns and permanent disability: his compensation has been increased to 67,000 euros

A 45-year-old patient who underwent a shoulder arthroscopy in 2019 at the Hospital Virgen de las Montañas in Villamartín, Cádiz, suffered burns during the procedure resulting in permanent disability. Following legal proceedings, the patient's compensation has been increased to 67,000 euros.

The incident occurred during a routine surgical intervention using a miniature camera. The final ruling addresses the medical malpractice and the consequential physical harm sustained by the patient while under hospital care.