Total Knee Replacement Expert Witnesses

San Diego, California

Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Total joint replacement, total knee replacement, total hip replacement, low back pain, neck pain, whiplash, ankle surgery, knee surgery, ankle, knee, hip, spine, elbow, shoulder, rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, fusion, reconstruction, sciatica, post-operative

Education • Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Montana, August 2021: specialized education in Physical Therapy law and ethics (depositions, standards of proof, expert witness preparation, APTA clinical practice guidelines) Experience Physical Therapist, Inpatient/Outpatient (GS-0633-13) Veterans Affairs Medical Center (La Jolla, CA), 5/2009-Present (40 hours/week) • Advanced knowledge and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in a specialized treatment area of physical therapy to serve as a consultant and subject matter expert for health care providers regarding the delivery of care within Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. Serve as subject matter expert, evaluate, and provide highly individualized treatment for patients with chronic pain conditions by incorporating a multitude of resources for chronic pain management including muscle re-education, guided imagery, biofeedback, sensory integration, patient positionin...

Anaheim, California

Physical Therapy, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Sport Rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, total knee replacement, personal injury, Manual Therapy, car accident, soft tissue injury, falls, Total Knee Replacement, Musculoskeletal, joint replacement, gait training, Acute Care Rehabilitation, Post-operative, rotator cuff repair, spinal rehabilitation, car accidents

Dr. Dangerfield is a licensed, residency-trained, and fellowship-trained Physical Therapist with a background in treating athletic, musculoskeletal, geriatric, and post-operative patients with evidence-based and biopsychosocial approaches. He maintains a strong interest in clinical reasoning, movement analysis, and individualized patient care. Currently practicing as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in an outpatient setting. Dr. Dangerfield creates individualized treatment plans for patients in outpatient and inpatient physical therapy settings. He designs and implements return to sport programs for post-operative knee patients through a group exercise class. Moreover, he assists with competency testing in employee onboarding. Dr. Dangerfield is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) offering expert witness services including standard of care evaluations in physical therapy settings, injury causation analysis, medical record review a...

Boca Raton, Florida

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Partial Knee Replacement, Total Knee Revision, Total Hip Revision, Hip Arthroscopy, Knee Arthroscopy, Hip Fractures, Femur Fractures, Anterior Hip Replacement, Robotic Knee Replacement, Robotic Hip Replacement

Dr. Courtney is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction and sports medicine. After completing his residency in orthopedic surgery in 2011 at Montefiore Medical Center in The Bronx, NY, he further advanced his expertise by completing a fellowship at the Insall-Scott-Kelly Institute for Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstruction. Dr. Courtney began his career in academic medicine, working as a faculty member at Montefiore Medical Center for four years before moving to Florida in 2016, where he has been in practice ever since. His clinical work includes performing over 500 complex hip and knee surgeries annually. Alongside his busy clinical practice, Dr. Courtney actively publishes studies and lectures internationally, sharing his knowledge and expertise with colleagues around the world. Dr. Courtney is also a Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor of Surgery at Florida Atlantic University, where he teaches future doctors and orthope...

St. Louis , Missouri

Orthopedic Surgery - General Orthopedic Surgery, Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Total Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), Fracture Care, Sports Medicine including Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery, Sprains, Tendonitis, Osteoarthritis

Dr. Piontek is an Emeritus Member of both the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He has been Board Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in Orthopedic Surgery since 1988. He has undergone Recertification every ten years. His present Recertification extends until 2028. As a member and cofounder of the St. Luke's Hospital Orthopedic Services LLC, he has been involved in decisions and consultation regarding patient satisfaction, staff education, implant evaluation and purchasing, operating room efficiency, and quality assurance. He has been the hospital's User/Coordinator to the American Joint Replacement Registry. Dr. Piontek is available for Consultation, Chart Review, Depositions, and Trial Testimony.