Ethics

Examine the pressing issue of racial and ethnic disparities in elective orthopaedic procedures such as arthroplasty and spinal fusions. This comprehensive overview delves into the multifaceted reasons behind less frequent use of these surgeries by minority groups, the impact on health outcomes, and the crucial need for increased awareness among orthopaedic surgeons. Learn about the systemic approaches being advocated to address healthcare inequalities and the vital role of health systems in promoting equitable orthopaedic care.

As the opioid epidemic continues, recent events at Nova Southeastern University in Florida have reignited the debate surrounding the dissemination of accurate information about...

Orthopaedic surgery, a critical field in healthcare, faces significant challenges related to racial disparities in both access to care and surgical outcomes. Despite advances...

In an era dominated by discussions on climate change and environmental responsibility, the field of orthopaedic surgery finds itself at a crucial crossroads, navigating...

The opioid crisis in the United States is a severe and complex public health issue. Despite having a population of less than 5% of...

Stem cell therapy and orthobiologics show potential in treating a range of musculoskeletal disorders. These treatments, however, introduce complex ethical challenges that must be...

Exactech, a medical device company, recently initiated a significant recall of thousands of its knee, hip, and ankle replacement implant systems produced since 2004....

A New Jersey orthopaedic surgeon admitted on June 11, 2024, to multiple counts of illegally prescribing pain medication to his patients, U.S. Attorney Philip...

Overview  The state of Arkansas has filed a lawsuit against Optum, OptumRx, UnitedHealth Group, Cigna's Evernorth, and its pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts, among others,...

The journey of AI in medicine traces back to its inception in 1956, evolving into sophisticated deep learning and neural networks that closely mimic human...