Orthopedic surgery (commonly spelled “Orthopaedic” in academia) is a field of surgery dealing with the surgical treatment of disease and injury of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons are licensed physicians
FOCUS Arthroscopic knee surgery resulting in unrecognized popliteal artery injury. A medical negligence case requiring Orthopedic Surgery medical expert witness case review. BACKGROUND Any orthopedic surgical procedure can result in
E-CASE STUDIES are brief clinical vignettes based upon actual cases handled by ELITE. Identifying information has been redacted or altered to protect case confidentiality. FOCUS A damaged orthopedic anchor results
FOCUS A missed diagnosis on X-Ray (radiograph) results in the delayed treatment of a tibial plateau fracture. A medical negligence case requiring a Radiology expert witness and Orthopedic Surgeon medical
