Salford surgeon harmed 20 patients with ‘unacceptable’ conduct, report finds

Review of spinal expert John Bradley Williamson identifies poor surgical technique, record-keeping and communication with patients

A leading spinal surgeon's botched operations left patients with serious blood loss, long-term pain and mobility problems, a damning report has revealed.

It found that John Bradley Williamson's unacceptable and unprofessional behaviour" severely or moderately harmed 20 patients at Salford Royal hospital, once regarded as one of England's safest.