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Editorial
. 2018 Jul;34(7):2245-2246.
doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.03.043.

Editorial Commentary: Outside the Scope of Practice-Wrong-Site Surgery Should NEVER Happen

Mark D Miller  1
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Editorial Commentary: Outside the Scope of Practice-Wrong-Site Surgery Should NEVER Happen

Mark D Miller. Arthroscopy. 2018 Jul.

Abstract

Malpractice lawsuits involving arthroscopic surgical procedures are relatively common. Fortunately, many of them are avoidable. Wrong-site surgery results in a successful verdict for the plaintiff all the time, so it needs to be avoided. Deep venous thrombosis, another common reason for lawsuits, especially after knee arthroscopy, can be stratified based on risk factors and managed accordingly. Effective communication is the arthroscopist's best defense against potential lawsuits.

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