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The Legal, Ethical, and Scientific Considerations for Returning Explanted Orthopaedic Hardware to the Patient.
Black, Natalie R; Winslade, William J; Lindsey, Ronald W; Gugala, Zbigniew.
Afiliação
  • Black NR; Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.
  • Winslade WJ; Institute for Bioethics and Health Humanities, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.
  • Lindsey RW; Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.
  • Gugala Z; Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.
J Bone Joint Surg Am ; 104(9): e37, 2022 05 04.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34793340
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Orthopaedic hardware explantation is a multifaceted topic with complex legal, ethical, and scientific aspects that require thorough exploration. Issues of device ownership, explant-induced disease propagation, and potential device resale pose legal risks to providers and health-care institutions. Ethically, implant removal highlights the potential that performing procedures at the request of the patient will incentivize patient compliance and strengthen the patient-surgeon relationship. However, the return of explanted hardware to patients could hinder scientific study and innovation, ultimately limiting advancement in risk reduction and patient outcomes. Continued research into these topics remains paramount to ensure that clinicians and institutions deliver optimal patient care while abiding with legal and ethical imperatives. This article addresses the legal, ethical, and scientific issues that are pertinent to returning an explanted orthopaedic implant to the patient and the potential ramifications of such practice.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Ortopedia Limite: Humans Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Ortopedia Limite: Humans Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article