Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Expert Witnesses in Kentucky

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Orthopedic trauma surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including emergency care, fracture management, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Some of the most common specialties include joint reconstruction, sports injuries, spinal trauma, and pediatric orthopedics. They can opine on the effects of delayed diagnosis, improper fixation, surgical errors, long-term disability, and standards of care.

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Average Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$650/hr

Review Fee

$975/hr

Deposition Fee

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $450/hr
    Court Fee $650/hr

    This board certified family medicine practitioner earned his BA and MD from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He belongs to a number of prestigious medical societies, including the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Association of Medical Review Officers, and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. This expert is also a supremely experienced medical examiner, having performed more than 30,000 DOT exams since 2009. He is currently a physician and medical director in private practice servicing a nationwide trucking company.

    Medical Director, A private practice in MO

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine

    Springfield,

    Missouri

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  • This highly qualified Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon obtained his BA in Physiology and Chemistry from The University of Akron, his DO in Osteopathic Medicine from The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and his MPH in Clinical Effectiveness and Outcomes Research from the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Ohio University affiliated Grandview Hospital & Medical Center in Dayton, OH, and his Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. He is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of multiple Pediatric Orthopaedic-related Associations and has 100+ Publications on the topic. He is currently a Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, an Attending Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at a Major Children's Hospital.

    Co-Director, A Prestigious Children's Hospital in OH

    Master of Public Health (MPH), Harvard School of Public Health

    Cincinnati,

    Ohio

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  • This extremely qualified and fellowship trained expert earned both his BA and MD from University of Chicago. He completed an internship at UNC followed by a residency in orthopedic surgery at University of Chicago. This expert pursued his expertise in hand surgery by completing two hand surgery fellowships in Switzerland. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery with advanced qualification in hand surgery. This expert's career has been highlighted by numerous awards including America's Best Physicians for 6 years straight and The Gerald S. Laros Resident Teaching Award. He is also an accomplished scholar in his field as an author of over 50 journal articles, 2 books and several book chapters. In addition, he has delivered over 100 lectures and presentations on the national and international stage. Formerly, this expert was an associate professor of Clinical Surgery at University of Chicago. Currently, he is Director of the Hand and Microsurgery Service as well as Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at a major university medical school.

    Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Top Tier University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $800/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This qualified expert of Orthopedic Surgery obtained his BS in Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and his DO in Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University. He completed his Internship in Orthopedic Tracking and his Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Memorial Hospital of York and his Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. He is a member of multiple Orthopedic Surgery Medical Associations and has 3 Publications focused on Orthopedic Surgery Research. He is currently an Adult Reconstruction Specialist at a Private Orthopedic Associates Practice.

    Adult Reconstruction Specialist, Private Orthopedic Associates Practice

    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Midwestern University

    Fairfax,

    Virginia

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over a decade's experience in orthopedic trauma medical device sales in both a field capacity as well as executive, following a career in law enforcement in special operations. Extensive experience, has been in thousands of surgical procedures; and has previously conducted hundreds of criminal investigations. At DePuy Synthes, Companies of Johnson & Johnson, he managed a large territory in Orthopedic Trauma devices, providing clinical expertise and training to surgeons and hospitals regarding the proper use of the company's trauma line. He is currently the Vice President at another orthopedics device company specializing in carbon fiber trauma and oncology products. In summary, this expert has sales, compliance and sales training experience, with a Law Enforcement, Collegiate Athletics, and a military academy background.

    US VP, Sales and Strategic Products, A medical device company

    Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Tennessee

    Bridgewater,

    Virginia

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  • Review Fee $800/hr

    This expert earned his BA in Chemistry from Washington University and a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. After receiving his PhD, he earned his MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The expert completed his residency in Neurological Surgery at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Saint Louis Children's Hospital in association with the Washington University School of Medicine, and he went on to complete several prestigious fellowships. These fellowships focused in Spinal Surgery, Neuroscience/Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, and Neurobiology. He is also active in his field as a member of numerous medical societies including the Joint Spine Section, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Spine Society and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. In addition, he has published over 40 journal articles, been invited to present at numerous conferences regarding Neurosurgery and holds 3 patents. The expert currently holds the position of Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery at a medical school in Missouri.

    Assistant Professor, A Medical School in MO

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    St. Louis,

    Missouri

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  • Review Fee $500/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned his BA from the University of Illinois and his MD from The Chicago Medical School. He then went on to complete a residency in orthopedic surgery at Rush University Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Massachusetts General of Harvard University. He is active in his field as a member of American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and Illinois State Medical Society. He has published 15+ journal articles. He is currently an orthopedic surgeon in a private practice in Illinois.

    Orthopedic Surgeon, An IL private practice

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), The Chicago Medical School

    Elgin,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $125/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This licensed registered nurse has been in his field for over 27 years. He earned his AS in nursing from Virginia Appalachian College and is a certified legal nurse consultant. He is also certified in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support. He began his career as an emergency room nurse for Buchanan General Hospital before transitioning to working in the operating room as a circulating nurse and then a nurse manager. He then went on to serve as an orthopedic nurse coordinator for 17 years and as a risk specialist both at South Lake Hospital. This expert currently works as a quality and risk manager at a physician group in Virginia.

    Quality/Risk Manager, A Physician Group in VA

    Associate of Science (AS), Virginia Appalachian College

    Richlands,

    Virginia

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  • Review Fee $450/hr
    Deposition Fee $750/hr

    This Ohio-based orthopedic surgery expert specializes in total joint-knee replacement, reconstructive knee surgery, and sports medicine. He earned both his BA and MD from the Boston University School of Medicine. He went on to complete two residency programs at Mount Sinai Hospital: one in surgery and another in orthopedics. This expert is board-certified in orthopedics as well as certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, and is active in his field as a member of several professional organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Previously, this expert has served in several positions related to his field including serving as a member of the executive board of directors and the chief of orthopedics at Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health, a member of the orthopedic executive review board at Christ Hospital, the chairman of orthopedics at Deaconess Hospital, and a member of the operating review board at CIGNA. He also served as an associate professor in the department of aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Currently, this expert serves as an assistant professor of clinical medicine and orthopedics at a university in Ohio and the medical director at a medical and workers' compensation health clinic in Ohio. He also serves as a fellowship and residency educator and a joint reconstruction and arthroscopy specialist at a sports medicine and orthopedic center, also located in Ohio.

    Specialist, A Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in OH

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Boston University School of Medicine

    Loveland,

    Ohio

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What Can an Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

Fracture Fixation

Stabilizing broken bones with hardware.

Joint Reduction

Realigning dislocated joints for stability.

Internal Fixation

Using screws and plates to stabilize fractures.

External Fixation

Stabilizing fractures using external devices.

Bone Grafting

Transplanting bone to promote healing.

Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive joint surgery for injuries.

FAQs for Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is a orthopedic trauma surgery expert witness?

An orthopedic trauma surgery expert witness is a surgeon who explains complex bone and joint injury care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering opinions, reports, and courtroom testimony.

In what types of cases can an orthopedic trauma surgery expert witness provide valuable insight?

An orthopedic trauma surgery expert witness provides insight in fracture, joint, spinal, sports, workplace, accident, malpractice, and post-surgical complication cases.

How can an orthopedic trauma surgery expert witness assess long-term functional impairment?

An orthopedic trauma surgery expert witness assesses long-term functional impairment by reviewing records, imaging, exams, functional tests, and comparing outcomes to accepted orthopedic standards.

What orthopedic trauma surgery expert witness qualifications are most critical for testimony?

The most critical orthopedic trauma surgery expert witness qualifications are board certification, active clinical practice, trauma fellowship training, and prior medicolegal testimony experience.

How does an orthopedic trauma surgery expert witness evaluate causation of musculoskeletal injuries?

An orthopedic trauma surgery expert witness evaluates causation of musculoskeletal injuries by correlating medical records, imaging, biomechanics, and event details to the claimed trauma.

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