The risk of product liability: orthopaedic surgeons can be trapped.
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Abstract
Orthopaedics has become the specialty that it is because of the technologic advancements of medicine in designing successful implants. However, the use of implants introduces a new risk of product failure. The orthopaedic surgeon needs to be aware of the potential consequences of the risks of use of devices in treating patients.
Medical subject headings
- Liability, Legal
- Orthopedics
- Prosthesis Failure