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Hand surgery experts evaluate the diagnosis and surgical treatment of injuries and disorders of the hand, wrist, and upper extremity. They are retained to assess whether operative technique and post-operative management met the standard of care in cases of fracture repair, nerve and tendon reconstruction, and traumatic amputation 1. The subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand, jointly administered by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery since 1989, requires a one-year ACGME-accredited hand surgery fellowship and a comprehensive 175-question examination 2. The American Society for Surgery of the Hand publishes clinical practice guidelines that define care standards for upper-extremity conditions 3. Their analysis frequently addresses functional impairment and disability. In litigation they connect alleged deviations to loss of grip, dexterity, and work capacity.
The ABOS Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand, established in 1989, recognizes orthopaedic surgeons who have completed a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship and demonstrated advanced knowledge through a four-hour, 175-question examination.
Case Types
Upper-extremity trauma and fracture repair
Nerve and tendon repair complications
Workers' compensation hand and wrist injuries
Compartment syndrome and delayed intervention
Hand surgery standard of care disputes
Qualifications
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FAQ
A qualified hand surgery expert witness should hold a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Surgery of the Hand, along with board certification in Orthopaedic Surgery or Plastic Surgery, and maintain active surgical practice with current licensure. Prior deposition and trial testimony experience in upper-extremity litigation is strongly preferred.
Hand surgery experts are retained for upper-extremity trauma and fracture repair, nerve and tendon repair complications, workers' compensation hand injuries, and compartment syndrome with delayed intervention. They also address surgical standard of care and the functional impairment resulting from alleged deviations.
In general, medical expert fees are determined by the expert themselves, based on a variety of criteria. Among those criteria are clinical experience, forensic experience, academic qualifications such as Fellowships, clinical settings, and publications. Vident does have some influence over expert fees by comparing experts within a specialty, but ultimately it is a personal decision by the expert.
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