Spine-Related Malpractice Claims in China: A 2-year National Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Retrospective cross-sectional study.

Objective

To investigate the prevalence, characteristics, and risk factors of spine-related malpractice claims in China in a 2-year period.

Methods

The arbitration files of the Chinese Medical Association (CMA) were reviewed for spine-related malpractice claims. Descriptive statistics and correlation analysis were conducted on claim characteristics, clinical data, plaintiff's main allegations, and arbitration outcomes.

Results

A total of 288 cases of spinal claims filed in the CMA between January 2016 and December 2017 were included. Most claims were found in lumbar degenerative disorders (59.4%), lumbar trauma (13.2%), and cervical degenerative disorders (11.8%). The most common adverse events (AEs) leading to

SUBMITTER: Yue L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10448087 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature