Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Expert Witnesses in Missouri

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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

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Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Experts in Missouri

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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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  • 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 $125/hr
    Deposition Fee $125/hr

    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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  • 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 $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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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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