Orthopaedic Expert Witness & Medicolegal Consulting
Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon providing independent medical evaluations, comprehensive record review, expert reporting, and testimony in complex orthopaedic matters.
Each case is approached with careful analysis, clinical experience, and a commitment to clear, defensible opinions.
Independent orthopaedic expertise for complex and high-value cases
Credentials
Representative Case Types
Sawbones Consulting provides expert evaluation across a comprehensive range of orthopaedic conditions involving injury, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. Cases frequently involve both acute and chronic musculoskeletal issues, including those arising from traumatic events as well as degenerative or reconstructive conditions.
Areas of review include orthopaedic trauma affecting the axial and appendicular skeleton, including fractures of the upper and lower extremities, pelvis, and acetabulum. Evaluation also encompasses injuries and conditions involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand, as well as the hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Long bone fractures and their sequelae, including issues related to healing, alignment, and functional recovery, are routinely assessed.
In addition, Sawbones Consulting evaluates matters related to adult reconstruction, including complications and outcomes associated with joint arthroplasty and other reconstructive procedures. Cases may involve questions of surgical decision-making, post-operative course, and long-term functional outcomes.
Each case is analyzed individually with careful attention to the medical record, imaging, treatment chronology, and applicable orthopaedic standards of care, with the goal of providing clear, well-supported, and defensible medical opinions.
Consultation
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon (FAAOS)
Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Active Clinical Practice in Trauma & Adult Reconstruction
Extensive Medicolegal Experience
Medicolegal Services
Sawbones Consulting provides a full range of orthopaedic medicolegal services tailored to the needs of attorneys and organizations handling complex injury claims.
Independent medical evaluations are performed with attention to diagnosis, causation, treatment, impairment, and future care considerations. Each evaluation is grounded in current clinical practice and a detailed understanding of orthopaedic standards.
Comprehensive record review and case analysis include careful examination of medical records, imaging, operative reports, and treatment timelines. This process allows for identification of key medical issues, inconsistencies, and areas requiring clarification.
Expert reports are prepared in a clear, organized, and medically supported format, addressing the specific legal questions at hand. Reports are designed to be both thorough and accessible.
Deposition and trial testimony are available when needed, with an emphasis on communicating complex orthopaedic concepts in a clear and professional manner.
Independent Medical Evaluations
Record Review & Case Analysis
Expert Reports
Deposition & Trial Testimony
For inquiries regarding orthopaedic expert witness services, including record review, independent medical evaluations, or testimony, please use the contact form to request a consultation. All inquiries are handled promptly and with appropriate attention to detail.
Why Sawbones Consulting
Sawbones Consulting offers the perspective of an actively practicing orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in trauma and experience managing complex musculoskeletal conditions. This background allows for practical, real-world insight into fracture care, surgical complications, and reconstructive challenges.
Each case is evaluated with a focus on clarity and defensibility. Opinions are developed through careful review of the medical record, imaging, and clinical context, and are communicated in a manner that is both precise and understandable.
An objective and professional approach is central to every engagement. The goal is not advocacy, but rather accurate medical analysis that can withstand scrutiny.