Metal Hip Implant Expert Witnesses in California

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Metal hip implant expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including orthopedic surgery, biomedical engineering, materials science, and medical device design. Some of the most common specialties include joint replacement surgery, implant biomechanics, metallurgy, and prosthetic failure analysis. They can opine on the effects of implant defects, wear debris, metallosis, revision surgery, pain, mobility loss, and long-term complications.

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  • Review Fee $950/hr
    Deposition Fee $950/hr

    This highly qualified orthopaedic trauma surgeon is currently an assistant clinical professor at a top ranking university in California. He earned his MD at the Israel Institute of Technology and is fellowship trained in orthopaedic trauma surgery at the University of California San Francisco. He is a member of several professional organizations, he has authored 30+ journal articles in the orthopedic field, and is a frequently invited guest speaker at major orthopedic conferences.

    Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, A regional medical center in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Israel Institute of Technology

    San Francisco,

    California

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  • Review Fee $800/hr

    This highly qualified and board-certified expert currently serves as Assistant Professor of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at a major medical university and as Attending Surgeon for a major university medical center and a children's hospital. He received a B.S. from Stanford University and a M.D. from the University of California in San Francisco. Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, he finished two fellowships in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Sports Medicine at both Harvard Medical School and the University of Zurich. Elected as a Fellow to both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, he previously worked in various positions for Kaiser Permanente including Director of Occupational Orthopaedic Surgery Service and Chief of the Regional Shoulder/Elbow Peer Group. He also was Associate Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the San Jose State University Athletics program. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of shoulder disorders, including reconstruction, joint replacement, sports injuries, arthroscopy, trauma, and revision surgery.

    Founder & Director, Stanford University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California, San Francisco

    Menlo Park,

    California

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $450/hr

    This qualified expert of Physical Therapy obtained his BS in Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton and his DPT in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. He is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and in Physical Therapy and is also Certified as a Clinical Instructor, Worker's Compensation Care Provider, and in Manuel Therapy. He is a member of multiple Physical Therapy Associations and has published 4 articles about Physical Therapy. He is currently a Clinic Director at a Sports and Rehabilitation Center and a Consultant at a Private Consulting Firm.

    Partner and Clinic Director, A rehabilitation and sports therapy center in CA

    Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Azusa Pacific University

    Orange,

    California

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  • This qualified Orthopedic Surgeon earned his MD from the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon and completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology at the Hospital Universitario Jose E. Gonzalez. He completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Hospital Victorio de la Fuente Narva¡ez, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico City. He is board certified by the Mexican Board of Orthopedic Surgery and Mexican Board of Spine Surgery. He is fluent in English.

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon

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  • This expert is a University Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon in the UK. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Manchester. He completed an Orthopaedic Academic Clinical Training programme at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore and University College London, where he was a Lecturer from 2010-14. He has completed national (Bristol and Cardiff) and international (USA, Europe and Australia) clinical and research fellowships. He has authored over 250 papers, 50 chapters and 5 books.

    Honorary Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics, A UK Hospital

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Manchester

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr
    Court Fee $600/hr

    This expert has over 20 years of expertise in materials consulting and forensic engineering work. He received a bachelor's in manufacturing engineering from Brunel University of West London. He continued on at Brunel to earn his PhD in metallurgy. A licensed metallurgical engineer, he is a member of the American Society of Testing & Materials and the American Society of Materials International. He served as a senior metallurgical engineer at Testing Engineers INC. and a materials engineer for the RJ Lee Group. Currently he works as a senior metallurgical engineer.

    Senior Metallurgical Engineer, An Engineering Firm in CA

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Brunel University of West London

    San Leandro,

    California

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  • Review Fee $650/hr
    Deposition Fee $650/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over 45 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. He earned his BA in psychology from Lafayette College and his MD from New York Medical College. He then went on to complete a medical-surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases, and his fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of California, San Diego. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, the National Board of Medical Examiners, and the American College of Surgeons. He is a licensed physician in California. He has published 5 books, 23 chapters, and over 150 journal articles, as well as presenting extensively on topics in his field. He specializes in post-trauma limb reconstruction, including non-unions, mal-unions, shortening and post-trauma infections of bones and joints. He has been in active clinical practice for decades and has taught at some of America's premier academic medical institutions. Formerly, he served as the president of the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society and the Association of Bone & Joint Surgeons. Currently, he works as an orthopedic surgeon for a private practice in Southern California and as a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at at a University and Medical Center in California.

    Physician, Several medical centers in CA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York Medical College

    Long Beach,

    California

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What Can a Metal Hip Implant Expert Witness Opine On?

Hip Replacement Surgery

Replacing damaged hip joint with implant.

Hip Resurfacing

Capping the femoral head with metal.

Revision Hip Surgery

Correcting or replacing failed hip implants.

Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive joint inspection and treatment.

Osteotomy

Realigning bones to relieve hip pressure.

Joint Injection

Injecting medication to reduce hip pain.

FAQs for Metal Hip Implant Expert Witnesses

What is a metal hip implant expert witness?

A metal hip implant expert witness is a medical or engineering specialist who explains implant design, surgery, and failures in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing implants, and testifying to clarify technical issues.

In what case types can a metal hip implant expert witness provide valuable insights?

A metal hip implant expert witness provides insights in product liability, medical malpractice, device failure, revision surgery, and orthopedic injury litigation cases.

How can a metal hip implant expert witness assess device design defects?

A metal hip implant expert witness assesses device design defects by reviewing engineering specs, testing data, failure analyses, medical records, and comparing them to industry standards.

What specific qualifications should a metal hip implant expert witness possess?

A metal hip implant expert witness should have orthopedic surgery training, implant-specific experience, published research, and prior medico-legal testimony on metal hip implant cases.

How does a metal hip implant expert witness evaluate alleged implant failure?

A metal hip implant expert witness evaluates alleged implant failure by reviewing medical records, imaging, surgical reports, device data, and testing the implant for defects or wear.

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