Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Kentucky

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Orthopedic surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including sports medicine, joint replacement, spine surgery, hand surgery, and foot and ankle surgery. Some of the most common orthopedic surgery expert witness specialties also include pediatric orthopedics, trauma and fracture care, arthroscopy, and musculoskeletal oncology. They can opine on the effects of surgical errors, post-operative complications, medical malpractice claims related to orthopedic procedures, workplace injuries affecting the musculoskeletal system, and the appropriateness of orthopedic treatment plans.

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Harry Locks Lockstadt, MDView profile

ID: 85703

Dr. Harry Locks Lockstadt, MD

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Kentucky

Dr. Harry L. Lockstadt has 38 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Spinal Surgery. He earned his BS from the University of Windsor and his MD from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University where he also completed his residency training. He is currently board certified in Orthopedic Surgery through the American Board of Orthopaedic...

Venu Vemuri, DOView profile

ID: 322444

Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO

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Kentucky

Dr. Venu M. Vemuri has 15 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery. He earned his B.Mus. from Lawrence University, his M.Mus. from Indiana University Bloomington, and his DO from the Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, he went...

Steven David Glassman, FAAOS, MDView profile

ID: 706291

Dr. Steven David Glassman, FAAOS, MD

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Kentucky

Dr. Steven D. Glassman has 32 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BA in Chemistry from Princeton University and his MD from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. After completing his internship and residency in General Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center, he went on to complete his other residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at New York -...

William Gerald Cheadle, FACS, MDView profile

ID: 653311

Dr. William Gerald Cheadle, FACS, MD

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Kentucky

Dr. William G. Cheadle has 36 years of experience in the field of Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He earned his BS in Biological Sciences and BA in Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, and his MD from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. After completing his residency in General Surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, he went on to...

Andrew Louis DeGruccio, MDView profile

ID: 60573

Dr. Andrew Louis DeGruccio, MD

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Kentucky

Dr. Andrew Louis Degruccio has over 25 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Kinesiology and Psychobiology from the University of California Los Angeles and his MD from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. After completing his internship in General Surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, he went on to complete...

The Average Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness
Charges $1167 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $700

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  • Deposition Fee

    $1625

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  • Court Fee

    $1175

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness FAQs

An orthopedic surgery expert witness provides insight into cases involving musculoskeletal injuries, surgical procedures, and standards of care in orthopedics.

They are crucial in medical malpractice suits, personal injury cases, workers' compensation claims, and any case involving bone or joint injuries.

Subspecialties include sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, spine surgery, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, and joint replacement.

The expert can review medical records, identify if there was a deviation from standard care during the procedure or post-op management leading to the failure.

It ensures their testimony reflects up-to-date practices and standards of care. This knowledge can be pivotal in determining negligence or malpractice.

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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