The Usual Suspects: Why Spine Surgeons Get Sued

Spine surgery already comes with enough pressure — narrow corridors, unforgiving anatomy, patients who want both immediate relief and long-term perfection. Now add a courtroom to the mix. A new systematic review out of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center takes a deep dive into 5,514 malpractice cases spanning five decades (1968–2023) and lays bare the main reasons spine surgeons end up facing litigation.