Chesterfield baby Rory Potter recovers after world-first skull surgery
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Chesterfield baby Rory Potter recovers after world-first skull surgery

8 Sep 2026 · 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 Derbyshire has recovered well after becoming the first baby in the world to receive a new type of spring-based treatment for sagittal craniosynostosis. The procedure allowed his skull to be reshaped with a short hospital stay, helping him reach his developmental milestones alongside other children his age.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Derbyshire
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