Shoulder surgery covers the assessment and treatment of injuries and conditions affecting the shoulder joint and nearby muscles, tendons and ligaments. This may include rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, dislocations, fractures, arthritis and conditions requiring shoulder replacement. McCollum Consultants provides independent shoulder surgery expert witnesses for personal injury, clinical negligence and other medico-legal matters. Depending on the case and the expert's experience, opinion may cover diagnosis, scans, treatment choice, surgery and complications. In addition, an expert may comment on causation, condition, prognosis and future treatment. Review the shoulder surgery experts below to identify a specialist whose experience matches the instruction.
Shoulder Surgery Expert Witness FAQs
What types of cases can a shoulder surgery expert assist with?
Cases may involve rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, dislocations, fractures, arthritis or shoulder replacement. In addition, some specialists cover complex shoulder trauma or revision surgery. The right expert will depend on the injury, treatment and clinical issues involved.
What medico-legal issues can a shoulder surgeon expert witness address?
Depending on their expertise, a shoulder surgeon may comment on diagnosis, scans, treatment choice, surgery, complications and follow-up care. In addition, opinion may address standard of care and breach of duty. Where appropriate, it may also cover causation, condition or prognosis.
How do I find the right shoulder surgery expert witness?
Send McCollum Consultants a brief case summary and the main clinical issues requiring opinion. We can then help identify a shoulder specialist whose experience is appropriate to the instruction.
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