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This expert has extensive experience as an orthopedic spine surgery physician assistant, focusing on areas such as spinal stenosis, cervical herniated discs, cervical myelopathy, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, degenerative lumbar spondylosis, spinal trauma, lumbar herniated discs, and kyphosis. She received her BS in biological sciences from Cornell University before earning her MS from Rutgers University. She is a certified physician assistant and communication facilitator thorugh the American Academy of Healthcare. This expert is active in her field as a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the North American Spine Society and as a researcher in orthopaedic spine surgery, having authored several publications. She has formerly served as a physician assistant for New Jersey Brain and Spine. Currently, this expert is a physician assistant for an orthopedic spine surgery center in Texas, as well as clinical preceptor for orthopaedic spine surgery at a teaching hospital in Texas.
Clinical Preceptor, A Teaching Hospital in TX
Master of Science (MS), Rutgers University
Little River Academy,
Texas
This fellowship trained and board certified orthopedic surgeon earned his MD from the University of Maryland, he went on to complete a Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Ohio State University. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and has served both as a private practitioner and academic clinician in orthopedic surgery. This expert is a member of prestigious societies such as the Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society, the Orthopedic Trauma Association, the New Mexico Orthopedic Association and the Association for the Study of Internal Fixation. He has received the Honor of Albuquerque's Top Doctors and Faculty Instructor of the Year. He has published over 10 peer-reviewed journal articles. He is a former Staff Surgeon at Orthopedic Bone and Joint Specialists and is currently an Associate Professor, Orthopedic Trauma at major medical center.
Orthopedic Surgery Liaison, A Medical School in NM
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Maryland School of Medicine
Sandia Park,
New Mexico
This certified operating room nurse currently practices at an orthopedics-focused institution, and has served in operating room nursing positions across the nation for more than 20 years. His clinical focus on orthopedics in the OR setting make him qualified to perform this review.
Operating Room Nurse, Major Regional Orthopedic Healthcare Center
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma
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What Can a Back Pain Expert Witness Opine On?
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation exercises for back strength.
Epidural Steroid Injection
Injection to reduce inflammation and pain.
MRI Scan
Imaging to assess spinal structures.
X-ray
Radiographic imaging of the spine.
Chiropractic Adjustment
Manual manipulation to align the spine.
Surgery
Operative procedures for severe cases.
FAQs for Back Pain Expert Witnesses
What is a back pain expert witness?
A back pain expert witness is a medical or biomechanical specialist who evaluates back injuries and their causes for legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex back pain issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insights of a back pain expert witness?
A back pain expert witness supports personal injury, auto accidents, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, slip-and-fall, spinal surgery, and chronic pain disability cases.
How can a back pain expert witness support causation analysis in lumbar injury claims?
A back pain expert witness supports causation analysis in lumbar injury claims by linking medical findings and biomechanics to the incident, clarifying if it likely caused the back pain.
What qualifications should counsel require from a board-certified back pain expert witness?
Counsel should require a board-certified back pain expert witness to have relevant specialty certification, clinical experience, forensic training, and a history of credible testimony.
How does a back pain expert witness evaluate alleged symptom exaggeration in litigation?
A back pain expert witness evaluates alleged symptom exaggeration by comparing reported pain to medical evidence, functional tests, pain scales, and consistency across records and exams.
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