Arthroscopy in India Through the Medicolegal Lens: A Comprehensive Review

Introduction With the increasing number of Arthroscopic surgeries, comes with it, the undesirable problem of litigation associated with it. Arthroscopy does possess certain unique aspects which need to be understood from the legal point of view as well. Materials and Methods We obtained information on specific medico-legal cases involving arthroscopy from books and websites containing collections of medico-legal judgments in Indian legal courts, consumer dispute redressal forums at the state and national levels, and state medical councils.. Results We assimilated and analysed all this information, combined it with our experience in the field of medical law, and have provided practical, enforceable ways to decrease the medicolegal risk for arthroscopy surgeons. Conclusion This review provides a comprehensive overview of pressing issues in relation to the medicolegal aspects of arthroscopic surgery.