The University of Ghana Medical Centre(UGMC) in Accra has issued a medical report on the son of Bishop Salifu Amoako, Elrad who was admitted on October 12, 2024.
The admission followed a ghastly accident in East Legon that claimed the lives of two young girls and left others injured.
Elrad was initially treated at the Legon Hospital for severe injuries but was referred to UGMC for specialized care.
A medical report signed by Dr. Fred Salawu, an orthopaedic surgeon at UGMC, revealed that the 16-year-old suffered an open right ankle dislocation and facial lacerations.
He underwent emergency surgery, including debridement, external fixation of his right ankle, and a flap cover procedure on October 14, 2024.
Surgical findings showed: Open right ankle joint dislocation with an unstable joint (Gustillo III B), tear of the anterior and posterior talofibular, and calcaneofibular ligaments.
Following the surgery, Amoako underwent split skin grafting for his post-traumatic ulcer on October 21, 2024.
He is currently mobilizing without bearing weight on his right leg.
Dr. Salawu confirmed that Elrad was discharged from the hospital on October 28, 2024, to continue his recovery on an outpatient basis.
The clarification follows reports on Tuesday alleging that Dr. Salawu prevented the police from interrogating Elrad, who is the suspected driver.
However, the medical report states that the boy is currently unfit for police interrogation due to his ongoing treatment.
Dr. Salawu has pledged to notify the relevant authorities once Elrad completes his treatment and is deemed fit for questioning.
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Read the full statement below:
