Upper Limb Surgery Expert Witnesses

Upper limb surgery covers the assessment and treatment of injuries and conditions affecting the shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand. This may include fractures, joint injuries, tendon or ligament damage, peripheral nerve injury and arthritis. McCollum Consultants provides independent upper limb 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, function, condition, prognosis and future treatment. Review the upper limb experts below to identify a specialist whose experience matches the instruction.

Upper Limb Expert Witness FAQs

What types of cases can an upper limb expert witness assist with?
Cases may involve fractures, dislocations, shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand injuries, tendon damage, nerve injury or arthritis. In addition, some specialists cover joint replacement, arthroscopy or reconstructive surgery. The right expert will depend on the injury, treatment and clinical issues involved.

What medico-legal issues can an upper limb surgeon expert witness address?
Depending on their expertise, an upper limb 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, function, condition or prognosis.

How do I find the right upper limb expert witness?
Send McCollum Consultants a brief case summary and the main clinical issues requiring opinion. We can then help identify an upper limb specialist whose experience is appropriate to the instruction.