Orthopaedics is the surgical speciality that is concerned with the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, and is the province of orthopaedic surgeons. The speciality includes:
- trauma, both soft tissue injuries and fractures;
- sports injuries;
- infections and tumours of the bone;
- spinal injuries;
- congenital disorders.
Typical surgical procedures carried out by orthopaedic surgeons can include joint arthroscopy and arthroplasty, fixation of fractures, laminectomy and spinal fusion.
Clinical negligence claims associated with orthopaedics include:
- misinterpretation of x-rays resulting in delayed or inappropriate management;
- negligent surgical technique, causing nerve damage, malunion or non-union of a fracture;
- post-surgery infection;
- delay in surgical intervention (e.g. in cauda equina syndrome).
If you believe you may have a clinical negligence claim, please contact the team by email at clinnegenquiries@kingsleynapley.co.uk or by calling +44 (0)20 7814 1200.
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