Ethics

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.

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.