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This Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons is a partner and faculty orthopedic surgeon at a private practice surgical center. He has remained in active clinical practice for over 30 years, during which he has authored and co-authored several publications on joint orthopedics and has made presentations on hip and knee reconstruction.
Orthopedic Surgeon, Private Practice
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Cincinnati
Paradise Valley,
Arizona
This expert received his MSc and PhD in Biomechanics from the University of Waterloo (Canada), and followed up with a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Mobility at Toronto Rehab Institute/Sunnybrook Hospital/University of Toronto. He has over 25 years of experience in biomechanics and kinesiology of human movement. His clinical and research work has included orthotics & prosthetics, footwear, back injury, and neurological disorders (cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele, stroke, multiple sclerosis, incomplete spinal cord injury, post-polio). Before his current role, he collaborated in, developed, and managed multidisciplinary clinical and research motion analysis labs in the US and Canada, and taught several biomechanics courses.
Assistant Professor, A CA University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Waterloo
Oakland,
California
This professor of Metallurgy maintains a keen expertise in metallurgy, alloys, mechanical performance, metal deformation and fracture mechanics and failure analysis. After earning his PhD in Metallurgical Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, he moved to the United States where he served as a National Research Council research fellow at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. For more than 20 years, he has taught at a prominent university in the Western US, lecturing and conducting research on fracture mechanics and material design.
Professor, A University in UT
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Indian Institute of Science
Cottonwood Heights,
Utah
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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What Can a Prosthetics Expert Witness Opine On?
Amputation assessment
Evaluate need for limb amputation.
Prosthetic fitting
Fit patient with appropriate prosthesis.
Prosthetic alignment
Adjust prosthesis for optimal function.
Socket fabrication
Create custom socket for prosthetic.
Rehabilitation planning
Develop recovery and adaptation strategies.
Follow-up evaluations
Monitor progress and adjust prosthetics.
FAQs for Prosthetics Expert Witnesses
What is a prosthetics expert witness?
A prosthetics expert witness is a medical or biomechanical specialist who evaluates prosthetic devices and patient outcomes in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, explaining prosthetic standards, and testifying to clarify complex prosthetics issues.
What case types may necessitate the expertise of a prosthetics expert witness?
A prosthetics expert witness handles personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, workers’ compensation, amputation, rehabilitation, and disability claim cases.
How can a prosthetics expert witness assess prosthetic device failure in litigation?
A prosthetics expert witness assesses prosthetic device failure by reviewing medical records, design specs, usage data, and testing evidence to determine cause and liability.
What qualifications should a prosthetics expert witness possess for complex medical cases?
A prosthetics expert witness should have advanced clinical prosthetics training, board certification, extensive complex case experience, and a history of credible courtroom testimony.
How does a prosthetics expert witness evaluate long-term rehabilitation costs?
A prosthetics expert witness evaluates long-term rehabilitation costs by assessing device needs, replacements, therapy, maintenance, and future care based on medical records and life expectancy.
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