Orthopedics Expert Witnesses in Rhode Island

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Orthopedics expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including fracture management, joint replacement, sports injuries, spine disorders, and workplace or accident-related trauma. Some of the most common specialties include orthopedic surgery, pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, and spine surgery. They can opine on the effects of musculoskeletal injuries, surgical outcomes, disability, long term impairment, and standards of orthopedic care.

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Average Orthopedics Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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  • Review Fee $850/hr
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    This highly qualified board certified expert earned his BA from the University of Pennsylvania (cum laude) and MD from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital. He is a member of several medical and surgical committees dedicated to the improvement of patient outcomes and postgraduate medical education. He has authored 49 original peer reviewed articles and presented at about 75 invited lectures/ conferences. Currently, he is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, the Director of Pediatric Spine Service and the Program Director of the Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma fellowship program at a major university affiliated medical center.

    Director of Pediatric Spine Service, An Ivy League university affiliated children's hospital

    Master of Arts (MA), Brown University

    Providence,

    Rhode Island

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  • This expert is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty in hand and micro-vascular surgery. He completed his medical training at top medical universities. Currently practicing at a top medical university, he continues to see patients while pursuing his research interests. He specializes in elbow arthroscopy surgeries.

    Associate Director, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program, Top Medical University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Hahnemann Medical College

    Connecticut

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  • Review Fee $600/hr

    This highly qualified expert is currently the Vice Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at a university-affiliated hospital system in the Boston area. He earned his undergraduate degree from Emory University and his medical degree from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. He then completed his orthopaedic residency and fellowship in Sports Medicine at Tufts University Hospital. The expert currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery for a medical school in Boston, as well as a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at a a medical school. He specializes in treatment of shoulder, hip and knee disorders, including arthroscopic surgery of the hip, shoulder & knee, as well as reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder.

    Team Physician, A college sports team in MA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Thomas Jefferson University

    Newton,

    Massachusetts

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  • This expert is highly qualified in the field of physical therapy with a focus on geriatrics. He earned his DPT from SUNY Stony Brook and is currently finishing a PhD in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University. He is board-certified in geriatrics by the American Board of Physical Therapy and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapists. He has published numerous articles on limb loss and prosthesis. Formerly he was a sub-acute physical therapist at the rehabilitation center, JDT Villa and currently serves as both an acute rehab physical therapist and an outpatient physical therapist at two highly respected rehabilitation hospitals.

    Outpatient Physical Therapist, A well-respected long-term acute & chronic care hospital

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Nova Southeastern University

    Connecticut

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What Can an Orthopedics Expert Witness Opine On?

Joint Replacement Surgery

Replacing damaged joints to relieve pain.

Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive surgery for joint issues.

Fracture Repair

Surgical method to fix broken bones.

Ligament Reconstruction

Repairing torn ligaments in joints.

Spinal Fusion

Joining vertebrae to stabilize the spine.

Tendon Repair

Surgical correction of torn tendons.

FAQs for Orthopedics Expert Witnesses

What is a orthopedics expert witness?

An orthopedics expert witness is a medical specialist who explains bone, joint, and muscle issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering opinions, and testifying in court.

What case types may necessitate the involvement of an orthopedic expert witness?

Orthopedic expert witnesses handle personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, sports injuries, product liability, disability claims, and surgical standard-of-care cases.

How should counsel evaluate the qualifications of an orthopedic expert witness?

Counsel should evaluate an orthopedic expert witness by reviewing board certification, subspecialty training, clinical and surgical experience, publications, and prior testimony history.

How can an orthopedic expert witness support causation analysis in litigation?

An orthopedic expert witness supports causation analysis by linking medical findings to the alleged incident, explaining how specific injuries were caused and ruling out alternative causes.

What role can an orthopedic expert witness play in critiquing opposing IME findings?

An orthopedic expert witness can critique opposing IME findings by identifying errors, challenging unsupported conclusions, and providing evidence-based alternative orthopedic opinions.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting orthopedics expert witnesses?

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