Epidemiology of malpractice claims in the orthopedic and trauma surgery department of a French teaching hospital: A 10-year retrospective study
Conclusion Claims against orthopedic surgeons have been increasing significantly over the last 10 years. Although rare, they represent a significant cost to society. Hospital-acquired infections are the main reason for disputes in our specialization.
Source: Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
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