A man who had to have his leg amputated is suing the NHS for £200,000.Michael Lynskey, of Scunthorpe, alleges his leg was "negligently" amputated at the knee in a surgery on October 11, 2018.Lawyers working on behalf of the 68-year-old said that his left leg was removed because of a painful ulcer on his heel that formed after a delay in his diagnosis and treatment.A legal writ issued to London's High Court states that Mr Lynskey previously experienced ill heath and had risk factors including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, was a smoker and had previously suffered from vascular disease.
In January 2018, doctors noted that he had worsening varicose veins in his left leg, as well as pain which was sometimes excruciating.
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