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Orthopedics Expert Witness for Objective Case Evaluation

Dr. Peatman provides orthopedics expert witness services and arthroplasty standard audits backed by extensive surgical, clinical, and medicolegal experience.

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Experienced Orthopedic Analysis for Legal Matters

Complex orthopedic claims require careful evaluation of medical records, diagnostic imaging, surgical history, treatment decisions, and the relationship between an injury and the care provided. Drawing on more than two decades of clinical experience and 8,300+ procedures, Dr. Thomas Peatman brings both surgical and non-operative perspectives to his role as an orthopedic expert witness. His experience also informs arthroplasty standard audits involving joint replacement procedures, outcomes, and standards of care.

Contact Dr. Peatman to discuss the orthopedic issues involved in a case.

Experience That Strengthens Case Preparation

8,300+ Surgical Procedures

8,300+ Surgical Procedures

With 8,300+ procedures performed, Dr. Peatman brings firsthand surgical insight to complex orthopedic case reviews.
Surgical and Non-Operative Care

Surgical & Non-Operative Care

A background in both approaches allows treatment decisions to be assessed from a broader clinical perspective.
Extensive Joint Replacement Experience

Extensive Joint Replacement Experience

Dr. Peatman has extensive experience in hip and knee replacement, bringing valuable insight to arthroplasty cases.
15+ Years of Medicolegal Experience

15+ Years of Medicolegal Experience

More than 15 years of medicolegal work brings an experienced perspective to case analysis, depositions, and testimony.
Comprehensive Medicolegal Record Review

Comprehensive Medicolegal Record Review

As an orthopedics expert witness, Dr. Peatman reviews diagnostic imaging, physician notes, treatment records, and relevant medical history to establish the clinical timeline surrounding a claimed injury. The review considers pre-existing conditions, treatment gaps, trauma-related findings, causation, and potential departures from recognized standards of care. Each case is evaluated individually, providing counsel with a clear and objective assessment of the orthopedic evidence.

  • Confirm injury timelines through imaging and treatment records
  • Identify relevant findings within prior medical history
  • Evaluate the relationship between an event and claimed injury
  • Identify potential departures from recognized clinical standards
  • Provide clear preliminary findings for case preparation

 Arthroplasty Standard Audits for Joint Replacement Cases

Arthroplasty standard audits examine the surgical, mechanical, and postoperative factors involved in complex joint replacement cases. Drawing on extensive experience with hip and knee replacements, Dr. Peatman evaluates implant selection and positioning, component sizing, operative technique, surgical documentation, complications, and postoperative care. The findings help counsel determine whether an adverse outcome reflects a recognized complication, an underlying clinical factor, or a potential departure from the standard of care.

  • Evaluate implant selection, sizing, positioning, and alignment
  • Review operative reports and intraoperative documentation
  • Assess surgical complications and their clinical significance
  • Compare treatment and outcomes with recognized standards
  • Explain complex joint replacement procedures in clear terms

Deposition and Testimony Support

With more than 15 years of medicolegal experience, Dr. Peatman presents orthopedic findings, injury mechanisms, treatment decisions, and surgical issues in clear, understandable language. His experience as an orthopedics expert witness also supports well-prepared testimony grounded in medical evidence and relevant clinical literature. Extensive deposition and trial experience enables him to address opposing medical theories and cross-examination with an evidence-based approach.

  • Present objective orthopedic opinions during legal proceedings
  • Explain complex medical and biomechanical concepts clearly
  • Address opposing medical theories using clinical evidence
  • Assist with demonstrative and educational medical materials
  • Respond professionally and clearly during cross-examination

Peatman Medicolegal, led by Dr. Thomas W. Peatman, provides expert witness services nationwide, serving clients across the United States, including Oregon, Washington, Florida, New York, Montana, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, Georgia, Ohio, and Michigan.