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If your child was treated by Kuldeep Stohr, the orthopaedic surgeon at the centre of an ongoing medical negligence investigation at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, you may be feeling uncertain about what to do next – and who you can trust to help.
At Fosters Solicitors, we understand how worrying and overwhelming this situation may be, and we want to make sure that anyone affected has access to clear, honest, and specialist legal advice.
The inquiry into Ms Stohr’s practice has grown significantly since it began. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust suspended her in 2024 after concerns were raised by other clinicians about a higher-than-expected level of complications among her patients.
An initial review identified nine children whose care fell below expected standards. This was later expanded to cover approximately 800 patients – most of them children – including around 700 planned and 100 emergency orthopaedic procedures. As of April 2026, the review has widened further to include additional emergency procedures that had not previously been assessed.
An independent 300-page report, commissioned by the Trust and carried out by Verita, identified 32 missed opportunities to act on concerns about Ms Stohr’s practice, some dating back as far as 2015.
Independent investigators concluded that, had action been taken, it “would likely have mitigated harm to paediatric orthopaedic patients.”
The Trust has since issued an unreserved apology.
Behind these findings are families whose lives have been profoundly affected.
Some children have undergone multiple corrective surgeries over several years. Others continue to live with pain, reduced mobility, or long-term complications that affect their everyday lives.
Many people whose care is now being reviewed are already beginning to explore their legal options.
As a firm based in East Anglia, we know that many of those affected may be part of our local community. If you have concerns about the care your child received, we are here to listen.
A medical negligence claim of this type would usually involve establishing that the care provided fell below the standard expected of a reasonably competent orthopaedic surgeon, and that this led to harm.
That harm might include:
Medical negligence claims in England and Wales are generally subject to a three-year time limit. This usually runs from the date the harm occurred, or from when you first became aware that something may have gone wrong.
For children, the three-year period typically begins on their eighteenth birthday.
As the Stohr investigation is still ongoing and evolving, seeking legal advice sooner rather than later can help ensure your options remain open. You do not need to have medical records before getting in touch – we can help you obtain and review these as part of a potential claim process.
David Gabell, Partner and Head of Medical Negligence & Inquests at Fosters Solicitors, has extensive experience supporting clients through complex and sensitive healthcare cases.
He has acted in cases linked to the specialist compensation scheme established following the David Fuller investigation and has supported clients affected by vaginal mesh complications, including women left without representation following the collapse of disgraced law firm, Fortitude Law.
While these situations differ in their details, they share something important – people who have been let down by systems they trusted, and who need clear, compassionate support to move forward.
David is an accredited member of the AvMA (Action against Medical Accidents) panel and recognised as a Next Generation Partner in The Legal 500 UK. Fosters Solicitors’ Medical Negligence team is ranked Top Tier in The Legal 500 – reflecting both the quality of the work and the trust our clients place in us.
As David explains: “For many of the families we work with, making a legal claim isn’t just about compensation. It’s about understanding what went wrong, having their experiences acknowledged, and helping to ensure lessons are learned.
“We support our clients with care, sensitivity and a genuine commitment to helping them through what can be a very difficult time – and if we can support the families affected in this case in any way, we are here and invite them to get in touch with no obligation on their part.”
If you believe your child may have been affected by treatment carried out by Ms Stohr at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, please do get in touch with our Medical Negligence team.
We are here to listen. We will take the time to understand your situation and talk you through your options, at a pace that feels right for you.
We understand you will want to know how we can assist, so we offer a free of charge no obligation first meeting or chat, which we follow up with a full letter of advice. If you are in any doubt as to whether you have a claim, please do contact us, again completely without obligation.
We are also able to discuss how you can cover the cost of a claim, including through a ‘no win no fee’ agreement.
This article was produced on the 20th May 2026 for information purposes only and should not be construed or relied upon as specific legal advice.
