Glasgow boy, 9, hit by car while collecting parking ticket makes remarkable recovery

A nine-year-old boy who was hit by a car while helping his mum collect a parking ticket has made a remarkable recovery after spending two months in hospital.

Ayaan Hussain was rushed to the Royal Hospital for Children and underwent surgery for multiple pelvic fractures and a snapped calf following the incident which turned his family's world upside down, as their little boy remained 'unresponsive' despite reduced sedation for his first week in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

The incident was 'particularly harrowing' for the Glasgow schoolboy. He eventually opened his eyes and had his breathing tubes removed.

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He was then moved to Ward 3A for rest and recovery where he began his rehabilitation. Ayaan received daily inpatient rehabilitation from occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech and language therapy.

He made 'significant progress', setting and achieving goals with the support of his dedicated team. He went from being immobile to removing his feeding tube, moving his fingers, gaming with his controller, and completing stairs.

Ayaan was, last week, able to return home and was greeted by cheers from the hospital staff.

His mum, Shareen said: "Without the support of the rehab team, we wouldn't be where we are today. Ayaan loves playing sports and the flute, and while he can't do these things just yet, he's set his sights on getting back to them.

"Being home with his siblings will help him thrive."

Katie Roddick, NHSGGC advanced specialist occupational therapist, major trauma, said: "The neurorehabilitation team, alongside major trauma and nursing colleagues, work with children as a team effort, and I'm thankful to everyone who ensures all the pieces of treatment fit together.

"Our patient-led approach focuses on play and activities, such as dressing and showering, that children need and want to do. Ayaan's resilience and commitment to his rehabilitation has been inspiring.

"The staff will miss his smiling face on the ward and wish him all the best."

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