Preparing Orthopedic Disability Cases - Fifth Edition
ASPEN LAW AND BUSINESS
By: Mikel A. Rothenberg, M.D.
Contributions of Chapters 10 and 11 by Samuel D. Hodge, Jr.




TABLE OF CONTENTS




Chapter 11 - Direct Examination of an Orthopedic Surgeon 11-1
     
§ 11.01 Introduction 11-3
     
§ 11.02 Preparing for the Videotaped Deposition 11-5
     
§ 11.03 Physical Setting for Deposition Testimony 11-8
     
§ 11.04 Plaintiff’s Ability to Recover Medical Expenses 11-12
     
§ 11.05 Involvement of the Plaintiff 11-14
     
§ 11.06 Handling Objections 11-15
     
§ 11.07 Deposition 11-16
     
§ 11.08 Use of Diagnostic Studies During Depositions 11-28
     
§ 11.09 Conclusion 11-37
     
Chapter 12 - Guidelines and Strategies for Cross Examining  
  Orthopedic Experts 12-1
     
§ 12.01 Medical Summary 12-3
     
§ 12.02 The Adverse Expert 12-6
     
§ 12.03 Impeachment 12-13
     
§ 12.04 Abstract Medical Principles 12-33
     
§ 12.05 Subjective Nature of Pain 12-37
     
§ 12.06 Flexibility of Approach 12-41