From Consulting Fees to Conflicts of Interest: Orthopedics Pay for Play

Financial Relationships Between Surgeons and Manufacturers
"Pay for play" in orthopedics refers to financial arrangements where device manufacturers provide incentives to surgeons for using or promoting their products. These incentives can take various forms, including:

Consulting Fees: Surgeons may receive payments for consulting services, which can sometimes be disproportionately high compared to the actual services provided.
Royalties: Payments are made to surgeons for devices they helped develop, which can create a conflict of interest if those surgeons prefer their devices regardless of...