Ethics

An orthopaedic surgeon has settled a years-long gender-discrimination case with Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported May 16. Terms of the settlement...

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

Resolution Announcement: U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced a settlement in a False Claims Act qui tam case involving a Tacoma physician accused of billing...

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

In the world of orthopedics, surgeries often present unexpected challenges.  Patients, while seeking relief, must understand that these procedures can carry inherent risks.  However,...

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...

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

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

Rude surgeons can have a profoundly negative impact on patient health, extending beyond the immediate surgical outcome. The high-stakes, high-pressure environment of an operating...

Discover the impact of AI in orthopaedic surgery, where advanced diagnostics and predictive analytics promise to improve patient outcomes, balanced by the need for ethical considerations around autonomy, data privacy, and equity. Learn how AI's integration into orthopaedic practice is revolutionizing patient care and the responsibilities it brings to ensure technology enhances, not replaces, the surgeon's expertise.