Chesterfield baby Rory Potter recovers after world-first surgery for rare skull condition
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Chesterfield baby Rory Potter recovers after world-first surgery for rare skull condition

1 hours ago · Originally published 8 Sep 2026 10/10 Original headline: World-first surgery for Chesterfield baby's rare skull condition
One-year-old Rory Potter from Chesterfield has recovered well after becoming the first patient to receive a new type of spring-based surgery for sagittal craniosynostosis. The procedure allowed his skull to be reshaped with a short hospital stay, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional surgery for children born with the condition.
Source: BBC News UK Derbyshire
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