Angioplasty Delay and Toe Amputations
Published: 29/10/26 By: Will Angood
Current case – anonymised claimant account. A patient with diabetes has raised concerns about vascular treatment involving the hospital. The account is not a finding of negligence.
What happened to the claimant?
The patient reports undergoing angioplasty to improve circulation in the left leg in October 2022. They say treatment was also being considered for the right leg, but in March 2023 they were advised that a further angioplasty was not required.
The claimant reports that two toes on the right foot were amputated on 20 July 2023, followed by angioplasty on 27 July. They say they were subsequently told earlier treatment might have avoided the amputations. They describe time away from work and concern about the long-term impact on mobility. The exact advice and sequence of decisions require verification against the records.
What needs investigating?
An independent vascular surgeon would need to review circulation tests, the decision not to proceed with right-sided angioplasty, the progression of symptoms and whether earlier treatment would probably have prevented toe loss. Diabetes and underlying vascular disease must be distinguished from any avoidable deterioration.
Potential value of the claim
Illustrative general damages if successful: £12,000–£55,000+. This broad hypothetical range assumes negligent delay caused avoidable toe loss, additional pain or lasting disability. It is not a case-specific valuation. Proven financial losses may be recoverable separately. Compensation could be £0.
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