A Comparative Risk Analysis of Malpractice Claims in Hand Surgeons Trained in Plastic and Orthopedic Surgery.

Despite the ability of both plastic surgeons and orthopedic surgeons to treat hand and wrist injuries, significant differences exist in clinical practice between hand surgeons with differing residency training backgrounds.

This study sought to investigate the influence of residency training on medicolegal exposure among hand surgeons trained in orthopedic and plastic and reconstructive surgery (plastic and reconstructive surgery).