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Review
. 2021 Mar 30;55(5):1286-1294.
doi: 10.1007/s43465-021-00398-2. eCollection 2021 Oct.

Medico-Legal Issues Related to Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Literature Review Including the Indian Scenario

Satvik Pai  1
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Medico-Legal Issues Related to Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Literature Review Including the Indian Scenario

Satvik Pai. Indian J Orthop. .

Abstract

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are commonly performed surgeries worldwide. The number of joint replacement surgeries being performed has increased considerably over the past two decades, but it has also seen an increase in litigation associated with it. The purpose of our study was to review and consolidate literature regarding medico-legal issues pertaining to THA and TKA cases. We looked at the causes of litigation, medico legal aspects of pre-operative requirements, optimisation of medical condition, indications and contraindications for arthroplasty, informed consent, implants, mixing of components from different manufacturers and post-operative rehabilitation. We also wanted to analyse available literature and legal proceedings regarding these cases in India specifically.

Keywords: Arthroplasty; Joint replacement; Lawsuits; Litigation; Medico-legal.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interestThe authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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