A physician in Bengbu, Anhui, used knee pressure to manually reset a fracture, causing extreme pain and audible distress. The incident raised concerns about adherence to clinical practice guidelines and patient consent protocols.

Social Context

The 2021 Basic Norms for Clinical Practice require documented informed consent and pain management before manual reduction—especially for non-emergent cases. While traditional techniques persist in some regional hospitals, the National Health Commission mandates annual competency assessments aligned with evidence-based orthopedic standards.

Safety Tip

Patients have the right to request anesthesia or sedation for painful procedures; ask providers to cite specific clinical guidelines justifying technique choice before consenting.