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Managing the Medicolegal Risks of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Cosmetic Surgery
by Mr Pundrique Sharma, Consultant Plastic Surgeon
30 March 2026
When performing cosmetic surgery on patients with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), surgeons should attempt to identify psychological traits and use validated diagnostic tools to avoid unnecessary procedures and prioritise mental health referrals over ineffective surgical interventions.
Complications relating to foot and ankle surgery in children and the medicolegal implications
19 March 2026
Mr. James Widnall explores the complexities and risks associated with foot and ankle surgery in children. While these procedures are often necessary to fix fractures or correct deformities, they carry a complication rate estimated between 4% and 11%.
Complications associated with facial trauma and their medicolegal implications
23 January 2026
Facial trauma can result in serious complications such as airway obstruction, vision impairment, neurological injury and long-term facial dysfunction if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Delays or inadequate management increase the risk of lasting physical and psychological harm, which can carry significant medicolegal consequences.