Failure to respond in a timely manner to a neurologic emergency
A 67-year-old woman came to Orthopedic Surgeon A’s office reporting neck pain
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Most common medical liability claims and costs: Orthopedic surgery
A summary of orthopedic closed claim data from the the MPL Association Data Sharing Project.
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Retained foreign object
A 68-year-old woman came to an orthopedic surgeon due to pain in both knees.
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Failure to properly supervise
A 28-year-old woman came to an orthopedic clinic with right hip pain lasting for two weeks.
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Failure to diagnose and treat complications
A 16-year-old girl was brought to the emergency department after sustaining a leg injury while playing soccer. X-rays revealed a right bimalleolar ankle fracture dislocation.
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Your medical office staffing questions answered
Understanding the rules and responsibilities when managing health care staff.
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Delay in surgery and improper performance
A 64-year-old man fell from a ladder and injured his left forearm. An x-ray showed a displaced fracture of radial and ulnar shafts.
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Failure to monitor patient’s postoperative INR
A 54-year-old woman came to an orthopedic surgeon reporting chronic bilateral hip pain for 30 years.
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Failure to diagnose and treat knee infection
A 67-year-old man came to Orthopedic Surgeon A for right knee pain and stiffness.
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Complications from knee replacement surgery
A 68-year-old woman came to an orthopedic surgeon for pain and dysfunction in both knees
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Strategies to improve patient follow up
Guidance on how to create effective follow-up strategies.
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Improper performance of carpal tunnel surgery
A 56-year-old man was referred to an orthopedic surgeon due to sensory changes in his upper arms.
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Wrong site surgery
A 35-year-old man came an orthopedic surgeon reporting pain in his right buttock, thigh, and leg for nine months.
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Failure to communicate and delay in diagnosing lung cancer
A 68-year-old man saw Orthopedic Surgeon A for pain in his right knee, leg, and lower back.
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Failure to diagnose femur fracture
A 28-year-old man was involved in a motorcycle collision, sustaining multiple injuries.
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Communicating with patients after adverse outcomes
How to express empathy and compassion while helping patients understand their situation
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Reporter 2019 Orthopedics
Complications from knee replacement surgery; Guidelines for the release of medical records
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Reporter 2018 Orthopedics
Improper performance of left carpal tunnel surgery; Law requires Texas physicians to query PMP before prescribing opioids and other drugs
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Reporter 2017 Orthopedics
Alleged wrong-site surgery; HIPAA and patient privacy
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Reporter 2016 Orthopedics
Failure to follow up with STAT lab order; Law enforcement exceptions to HIPAA
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