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Complications associated with facial trauma and their medicolegal implications
by Mr Zaid Sadiq, Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial/Head and Neck Surgery
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.
The medicolegal challenges of defending claims for sports-related spinal injuries
19 January 2026
Active participation in sport confers many benefits: it improves physical health, enhances overall wellbeing, and fosters social interaction and a sense of belonging. However, it carries an inherent risk of injury, of which one of the most feared is spinal trauma, due to the high degree of associated morbidity and mortality. The sports-related spinal injuries […]
The medicolegal implications of the link between chronic pain and depression
5 December 2025
Chronic pain is often linked to depression and anxiety. Treatments must address both physical and psychological symptoms, as co-occurring conditions worsen prognosis. Dr Kent explores treatment options and discusses how to help people with chronic pain achieve better quality of life.