Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witnesses in South Carolina

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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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Dr. Thomas Vincent DiStefano, MD, FAAOSView profile

ID: 1308836

Dr. Thomas DiStefano, MD, FAAOS

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South Carolina

Dr. Thomas DiStefano has 23 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Computer Science from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, MS in Anatomy from the University of Maryland Dental School, and his MD from Tulane University School of Medicine. After completing his internship in General Surgery and his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Medical...

Dr. P. Douglas DeHoll, MD, FAAOSView profile

ID: 593771

Dr. P. DeHoll, MD, FAAOS

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South Carolina

Dr. P. Douglas DeHoll has 20 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his BS in Biology from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina and his MD from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopedics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, he went on to complete a fellowship in Spine at...

Dr. Harold Del Schutte, MDView profile

ID: 789996

Dr. Harold Schutte, MD

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South Carolina

Dr. Harold D. Schutte, Jr. has 33 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his BA in Chemistry from Southern Adventist University and MD from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at the University of...

The Average Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness
Charges $1167 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $700

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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.

  • Deposition 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.

  • Court Fee

    $1625

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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.

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