Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Rhode Island

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Orthopedic surgery expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including trauma, sports medicine, spine, joint replacement, and pediatric orthopedics. Some of the most common specialties include fracture management, arthroscopy, orthopedic oncology, and workplace or accident-related musculoskeletal injuries. They can opine on the effects of surgical technique, standard of care, disability, causation, and long-term functional outcomes.

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Average Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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Orthopedic Surgery Experts in Rhode Island

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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 Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

Joint Replacement

Surgical replacement of a damaged joint.

Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive joint surgery.

Fracture Repair

Fixing broken bones with hardware.

Tendon Repair

Surgical correction of torn tendons.

Spinal Fusion

Joining vertebrae to stabilize the spine.

Ligament Reconstruction

Rebuilding torn ligaments for stability.

FAQs for Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is a orthopedic surgery expert witness?

An orthopedic surgery expert witness is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who explains standards of care and surgical decisions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, writing reports, and testifying to clarify complex orthopedic issues.

In what case types can an orthopedic surgery expert witness provide valuable insight?

An orthopedic surgery expert witness provides valuable insight in personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, sports injuries, product liability, and disability cases.

How can an orthopedic surgery expert witness assess long-term functional impairment?

An orthopedic surgery expert witness assesses long-term functional impairment by reviewing records, imaging, exams, and objective tests to measure lasting mobility and work limitations.

What orthopedic surgery expert witness qualifications are most critical for trial testimony?

The most critical orthopedic surgery expert witness qualifications are board certification, active clinical practice, subspecialty expertise, and prior medico-legal testimony experience.

How does an orthopedic surgery expert witness evaluate causation in musculoskeletal injuries?

An orthopedic surgery expert witness evaluates causation by correlating medical records, imaging, exam findings, and biomechanics to determine if the musculoskeletal injury matches the alleged event.

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