Assessing the current medicolegal landscape in orthopedic sports medicine surgery—patient-centered communication and multidisciplinary approaches matter: A consensus statement
The risk of litigation in orthopaedic sports medicine surgery varies greatly based on the geographic location of the practice and is perceived to affect both patient care and providers alike. As the assessment of medical professional liability risk arising from the care of elite athletes continues to evolve, discussion among physicians, athletes, agents, and teams/clubs should be patient-centered, multidisciplinary, and undertaken with absolute professionalism, strong communication, and thorough documentation.
Authors
- Mark Feeney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2816-4256)
- Camila Grandberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2220-9780)
- MaCalus Vinson Hogan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6598-1095)
- Volker Musahl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8881-6212)
- Jonathan D. Hughes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1298-7514)
- Stephen J. Rabuck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8225-9141)
- Bryson P. Lesniak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6035-3612)
- Zachary J. Herman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5728-1323)
- James J. Irrgang
- Abigail Boduch
Institutions
- Freddie Mac (United States) (US)
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- Published
- 2025-08-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jisako.2025.100993
- Primary Topic
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00