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Average Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$650/hr
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$975/hr
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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 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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