Ethics
A System at Its Breaking Point: Surgeon Burnout and Its Ripple Effects
Surgeon burnout is a critical issue that affects not only the well-being of orthopaedic surgeons but also the quality of care patients receive. These...
Walking the Line: How Orthopaedic Practices Can Thrive Without Compromise
Running a successful orthopaedic practice is no small feat. It demands a perfect balance between the human side of medicine—ensuring patients feel heard, cared...
The Cost of Progress: Ethical Challenges of Emerging Treatments in Orthopaedics
In recent years, orthopaedics has seen an explosion of interest in experimental treatments like stem cell therapies and biologics, which offer promising possibilities in...
Surgical Missteps Lead to Paralysis in 12-Year-Old: A Case for Heightened Vigilance in Spinal...
A recent lawsuit against the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has highlighted critical concerns in surgical safety protocols after a pediatric spine surgery...
Ensuring Ethical Integrity in Stem Cell Advances
Stem cell therapy and orthobiologics show potential in treating a range of musculoskeletal disorders. These treatments, however, introduce complex ethical challenges that must be...
Maintaining Ethical Standards in Orthopaedic Clinical Trials
The ethical landscape of orthopaedic research, particularly concerning experimental treatments and clinical trials, involves critical considerations to ensure patient safety and informed consent. This...
Arkansas Sues Optum, Express Scripts, and Others Over Opioid Epidemic: Implications for Orthopaedic Professionals
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,...
Addressing Racial Disparities in Orthopaedic Surgery Outcomes
Orthopaedic surgery, a critical field in healthcare, faces significant challenges related to racial disparities in both access to care and surgical outcomes. Despite advances...
New Jersey Orthopaedic Surgeon Pleads Guilty to Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances
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...
Ethics and Patient Care in Orthopaedic Surgery
Ethical considerations play a crucial role in orthopaedic surgery, guiding surgeons in making informed, patient-centered decisions. Various articles and guidelines address the ethical challenges...
