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Three errors too many
May 1, 2023
An orthopaedic surgeon was held negligent in this case for missing Colle’s fracture despite the X-ray showing so, and for treating it as ‘minor dislocation of elbow’.
Poor medical records, poor defence. No medical records, no defence.
May 1, 2023
A 27-year-old man fell from a height, sustaining severe head injuries. He was rushed to the hospital at about 5:30PM.
Ortho surgeons performing spinal surgeries? This case may ruffle the feathers
May 1, 2023
The patient was diagnosed with kyphoscoliosis – a spinal deformity – at the age of twelve in 2004. A non-malignant tumour was also reported, which could only be partially resected.
Months old USG relied to perform TAH. Not accepted, rules the court.
May 1, 2023
The patient suffered from excruciating abdominal pain. She visited a maternity centre where the gynaecologist performed Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH).
Medical terms cannot be viewed in dictionary sense
May 1, 2023
The patient underwent posterior interosseous skin flap surgery at a reputed hospital in Mumbai. He had fallen down from ladder at his residence in hometown, sustaining injuries on his left forearm. The surgery was performed in the month of November, 1998.
Emergencies know no boundaries
May 1, 2023
A pregnant patient was under regular antenatal follow up with her gynaecologist. However, she was not available on the day of delivery.
Demanding patient’s tantrums exposed by the court
May 1, 2023
The patient had sustained fracture of the right femur. She consulted an orthopaedic surgeon who performed sequestrectomy, however, the bones did not unite due to infection.
Three errors too many
May 1, 2023
An orthopaedic surgeon was held negligent in this case for missing Colle’s fracture despite the X-ray showing so, and for treating it as ‘minor dislocation of elbow’.
Poor medical records, poor defence. No medical records, no defence.
May 1, 2023
A 27-year-old man fell from a height, sustaining severe head injuries. He was rushed to the hospital at about 5:30PM.
Ortho surgeons performing spinal surgeries? This case may ruffle the feathers
May 1, 2023
The patient was diagnosed with kyphoscoliosis – a spinal deformity – at the age of twelve in 2004. A non-malignant tumour was also reported, which could only be partially resected.
