Spinal Surgery Claims: Where Cases Are Won or Lost in the “Grey Zone”

By Dr Chandru Kaliaperumal , Consultant Paediatric and Adult Neurosurgeon

Posted 28 April 2026

8 Minute Read

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Tags:

  • Paediatric Spinal Surgery
  • Spinal Injury
  • Spinal Expert Witness
  • CES Litigation

Expert Disciplines:

  • Paediatric Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgery

About The Author

Dr Chandru Kaliaperumal

Dr Chandru Kaliaperumal

Consultant Paediatric and Adult Neurosurgeon

Mr Chandrasekaran Kaliaperumal is a Consultant Paediatric and Adult Neurosurgeon with extensive experience across complex brain and spinal conditions. Alongside his clinical practice, he provides expert medico-legal insight, with a particular focus on decision-making, timing, and causation in high-value neurosurgical claims.

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