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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

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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 2016 Orthopedics

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Reporter 2015 Orthopedics

Failure to properly supervise; Dos and don'ts of renewing Your Texas Medical License

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