A medicolegal perspective on spinal interventions in pain medicine
Back pain affects up to 80% of the population at some point during their lifetime and is one of the commonest reasons to visit the GP. Many patients make a full recovery within a few…
Read more Consultant Vascular Surgeon joins the team
We are pleased to announce that Mr Harpaul (Paul) Flora, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, has joined the Medicolegal Partners team. Mr Flora is a Consultant Vascular Surgeon at St Barts and Royal London NHS Trust a…
Categories : Vascular Surgery
Read more A Medicolegal Perspective on the Surgical Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most complex in the human body and has a unique range of movement. This is made possible by the articular disc, which lies between the two main…
Categories : Articles, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Read more The medicolegal implications of catheter-related bloodstream infections
Catheters are used almost universally in the intensive care unit (ICU) and are an essential tool in the care of critically ill patients. They allow the intravenous administration of both medication and fluid resuscitation, along…
Categories : Articles, Intensive care
Read more A medicolegal perspective on dental implants and bone grafting
For patients with missing teeth, dental implants offer an effective replacement, and the results of the procedure are generally very predictable and successful. Despite this, some dental implants do fail, at a rate of around…
Categories : Articles, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Read more The management of nerve injuries in children
A major nerve injury can be devastating for the patient and full functional capability may never be regained, particularly when the injury occurs in adulthood. Conversely, children tend to recover much faster and experience better…
Categories : Articles, Plastic Surgery
Read more Assessing The Causality Of Osteoarthritis Following A Hip Fracture
Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as age-related arthritis or degenerative joint disease, is the commonest form of joint disorder and can affect any of the body’s joints. As the hip is one of the body’s largest…
Categories : Articles, Trauma and orthopaedics
Read more The Interaction Between Psychological Factors And Physical Pain Symptoms
Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people each year across the world. Historically, pain has always been viewed as a purely biological process and psychological and social factors were considered irrelevant.…
Read more A Medicolegal Perspective on Hospital Acquired Infections in the Intensive Care Unit
A hospital-acquired infection (HAI) is any infection that originates from a stay in a medical facility. HAIs occur frequently and represent the most common adverse event among hospitalised patients. The highest incidence is seen in…
Categories : Intensive care
Read more A Medicolegal Perspective on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a rare but serious adverse reaction seen in patients administered one of several drugs used to treat skeletal conditions (1-3). It is most commonly associated with bisphosphonate (BP), which…
Categories : Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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