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The medicolegal implications of complications following spinal surgery
by Mr Alexander Montgomery, Consultant Spinal Surgeon
16 June 2026
Spinal surgery may be contemplated for several conditions, including congenital abnormalities, degenerative conditions, traumatic injury and tumours. Often, these procedures are complex. Therefore, the frequency of complications is relatively high, occurring in up to 20% of patients. While some of these unwanted effects are mild, others can be devastating for the patient and even lead to death. Spinal surgery complications can be divided into those that arise during surgery itself, and […]
Defending medicolegal cases relating to Intensive Care Unit acquired infections
11 June 2026
A hospital-acquired infection (HAI) is any infection that is not clinically manifest or incubating at the time of admission. Conventionally, infections that become evident within 48 hours of admission are deemed to be community-acquired, while those that appear later, unless there is clear evidence of their existence at admission, are classified as hospital-acquired. HAIs are common, affecting around 6.5% of patients, with a higher prevalence in […]
How does an ADHD diagnosis impact personal injury and clinical negligence claims?
6 May 2026
ADHD influences personal injury and medical negligence claims by complicating liability due to increased accident risk, potentially extending recovery times, and necessitating specialised rehabilitation. Despite these challenges, having ADHD should not prevent justified claims from being made.