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  • Title: Malpractice claims related to musculoskeletal imaging. Incidence and anatomical location of lesions.
    Author: Fileni A, Fileni G, Mirk P, Magnavita G, Nicoli M, Magnavita N.
    Journal: Radiol Med; 2013 Dec; 118(8):1388-96. PubMed ID: 23801400.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: Failure to detect lesions of the musculoskeletal system is a frequent cause of malpractice claims against radiologists. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We examined all the malpractice claims related to alleged errors in musculoskeletal imaging filed against Italian radiologists over a period of 14 years (1993-2006). RESULTS: During the period considered, a total of 416 claims for alleged diagnostic errors relating to the musculoskeletal system were filed against radiologists; of these, 389 (93.5%) concerned failure to report fractures, and 15 (3.6%) failure to diagnose a tumour. CONCLUSIONS: Incorrect interpretation of bone pathology is among the most common causes of litigation against radiologists; alone, it accounts for 36.4% of all malpractice claims filed during the observation period. Awareness of this risk should encourage extreme caution and diligence.
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