The Case of Brazil's "Prosthetic Mafia"

Orthopedics This Week by RRY Publications, LLC

Apr 13, 201710:03Science & Medicine

A private Brazilian insurance group claims U.S. orthopedic and other implant device makers and the U.S. government allegedly violated the Foreign Corruption Act. In numerous private lawsuits, the group alleges a "Prosthe...

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