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Introduction <p>Orthopaedic implants have revolutionised patient care but also pose significant medicolegal challenges. Issues related to implant selection, failure, consent, and documentation frequently result in legal disputes, requiring orthopaedic surgeons to be well-versed in relevant medicolegal principles.</p> Materials and Methods <p>A narrative review was conducted by systematically searching PubMed, Google Scholar, and legal databases for articles, case reports, and guidelines related to the medicolegal aspects of orthopaedic implants. Emphasis was placed on Indian legislation, landmark case laws, and global best practices to provide a comprehensive overview.</p> Results <p>The review identified common medicolegal pitfalls including inadequate patient counselling, poor implant documentation, and failure to adhere to protocols. Analysis of case laws highlighted the increasing judicial expectations from surgeons regarding transparency and informed consent. The need for robust communication and meticulous record-keeping emerged as critical preventive measures.</p> Conclusion <p>Orthopaedic implants entail unique medicolegal responsibilities. Legal awareness, effective patient communication, and institutional safeguards are essential to minimise litigation risk and enhance patient care. Greater emphasis on these aspects can help orthopaedic surgeons to practice more confidently in an increasingly regulated environment.</p>

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Nails, Plates, and Legal Claims: The Medicolegal Aspects of Orthopaedic Implants

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    2025年9月29日

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  • Satvik N. Pai

摘要

Introduction

Orthopaedic implants have revolutionised patient care but also pose significant medicolegal challenges. Issues related to implant selection, failure, consent, and documentation frequently result in legal disputes, requiring orthopaedic surgeons to be well-versed in relevant medicolegal principles.

Materials and Methods

A narrative review was conducted by systematically searching PubMed, Google Scholar, and legal databases for articles, case reports, and guidelines related to the medicolegal aspects of orthopaedic implants. Emphasis was placed on Indian legislation, landmark case laws, and global best practices to provide a comprehensive overview.

Results

The review identified common medicolegal pitfalls including inadequate patient counselling, poor implant documentation, and failure to adhere to protocols. Analysis of case laws highlighted the increasing judicial expectations from surgeons regarding transparency and informed consent. The need for robust communication and meticulous record-keeping emerged as critical preventive measures.

Conclusion

Orthopaedic implants entail unique medicolegal responsibilities. Legal awareness, effective patient communication, and institutional safeguards are essential to minimise litigation risk and enhance patient care. Greater emphasis on these aspects can help orthopaedic surgeons to practice more confidently in an increasingly regulated environment.