Contractual Medical Indemnity
for Private Orthopaedic Surgeons
Tailored, insurance-backed protection engineered specifically for high-exposure arthroplasty, joint replacements and private orthopaedic practice
Secure guaranteed £10m contractual policy limits underwritten by certain underwriters at Lloyd’s and direct 24/7 access to specialist healthcare solicitors at Clyde & Co.
WE KNOW YOUR PRACTICE
Elective orthopaedic procedures carry distinct biomechanical, nerve and post-operative litigation risks that require transparent contractual protection rather than discretionary union decisions.
Arthroplasty & Joint Replacement
Dedicated underwriting structures designed for primary hip, knee and shoulder surgery, as well as arthroplasty shielding your practice against long-tail claims surrounding post-operative joint pain or persistent limp.
Nerve, Vessel & Structural Damage Defence
Robust contractual protection covering intra-operative and post-operative complications, including never damage, vessel damage and surgical scarring disputes.
Post-Operative Outcome & Functional Loss Claims
Specialised defence frameworks built to manage patient litigation arising from functional impairment or an inability to carry out normal and leisure activities.
Multi-Site Hospital Privileges
Seamless indemnity coverage spanning all your private operating settings — whether practicing across independent hospital groups (Spire, Nuffield, Circle, HCA) or private units within NHS trusts.
Clyde & Co Advantage
24/7 Medico-Legal Support tailored to Surgical Complications
If an unexpected intra-operative or post-operative complication occurs, or a patient lodges a complaint or triggers an employer or GMC investigation, immediate access to Clyde & Co’s expert healthcare team ensures calm, strategic intervention before a formal responses are lodged.
Uncapped legal defence costs up to full policy limits
Direct access to specialist healthcare solicitors, not general claims handlers
No claim or dispute settlement without your explicit agreement