Observational studyEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2021
Claims in orthopedic foot/ankle surgery, how can they help to improve quality of care? A retrospective claim analysis.
Observational study in European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- When Intuition Meets the Algorithm: Medico-Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence-Driven Decision-Making in Orthopedics.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Retrospective Analysis of Malpractice Claims Following Achilles Tendon Rupture.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Missed peroneus longus tendon laceration following plate-glass injury: A pitfall in the emergency department.Trauma case reports · 2024Article
- Alleged Malpractice in Orthopedic Surgery in The Netherlands: Lessons Learned from Medical Disciplinary Jurisprudence.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundOrthopedic foot/ankle surgery is a high risk specialty when it comes to malpractice claims. This study aims to evaluate the incidence, characteristics and outcome of claims in this area.
methodsThis was a retrospective, 10-year claim analysis, with data from an anonymous database. Baseline claim/claimant characteristics were collected from all orthopedic foot/ankle-related cases.
resultsOf 460 claims in total, most were related to delay in/wrong diagnosis or to (complications of) elective surgical procedures. Whether a claim was settled was related to type of injury (fracture) and type of claim (diagnostic mistake). Median amount disbursed in settled claims was €12,549. Claim incidence did not increase over the years.
conclusionMissed fracture diagnosis and "failed"/disappointing results of elective surgical procedures were the most common causes for claims. Sufficient knowledge of missed (foot) fractures and clear communication/expectation management before elective procedures could help to improve quality of healthcare and patient satisfaction.
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