Snoring & Sleep Apnea (Surgery) Expert Witness

Snoring occurs when the patient is asleep and his/her breathing is momentarily interrupted, causing a noisy disruption. Sleep apnea is a more serious condition characterized by longer periods of disrupted breathing. Both of these conditions can be treated with oral appliances that keep the mouth partially open so the airway can stay open while the patient sleeps.

Sonography Expert Witness

Sonography is a part of medicine in which physicians formulate images of the patient’s tendons, muscles, and joints; they do this to get a closer look at potential problem areas so that they can diagnose and treat any existing conditions. Obstetric sonography, a more commonly known procedure, is used to get a picture of the unborn baby in the mother’s uterus.

Spinal Cord Trauma Expert Witness

Spinal cord trauma is an extremely dangerous condition. Depending on the type and extent of injury, the patient can suffer from partial or complete paralysis. Spinal cord damage is often irreparable; therefore, physicians can only prescribe palliative (not curative) medications and courses of treatment.

Spinal Deformities Expert Witness

A spinal deformity is a condition in which the spine is misshapen (as in scoliosis) or broken (spina bifida). It can also include spinal cord trauma that leads to paralysis. These conditions can often be irreparable; therefore, physicians can only prescribe palliative (not curative) medications and courses of treatment.

Spinal Injury/Trauma Expert Witness

Spinal injury/trauma is an extremely dangerous condition. Depending on the type and extent of injury, the patient can suffer from partial or complete paralysis. Spine damage is often irreparable; therefore, physicians can only prescribe palliative (not curative) medications and courses of treatment.

Spinal Stenosis Expert Witness

Spinal stenosis is a condition characterized by an unusually narrow spinal canal; this means that the spinal cord and nerves are compressed. It is believed that spinal stenosis is caused by deterioration from aging. Signs and symptoms include pain, weakness, and tingling legs.

Spinal Surgery Expert Witness

Spinal surgery is a surgical field in which physicians operate on the patient’s back and spinal cord because he or she has suffered severe or chronic pain. Spinal surgery is becoming more and more common (it increased 220% from 1990 to 2001) so more and more surgeons are becoming trained to operate in this field.

Spinal Tumors Expert Witness

Spinal tumors are located in the spinal cord. They can be dangerous especially if they grow to such an extent that they compress the spinal nerves and cause the patient severe back pain or impaired motor control. MRIs and bone scanning can be used to detect and diagnose spinal tumors.

Spondylolisthesis Expert Witness

Spondylolisthesis is a condition characterized by vertebral displacement. This condition can be severely painful and dangerous especially if left untreated. Signs and symptoms of spondylolisthesis include altered posture and gait, pain throughout the back and limbs, and weakness/fatigue.

Sports Injuries Expert Witness

Sports injuries are injuries that athletes get while playing sports. Sports injury professionals are responsible for working with the patient to create a unique plan of exercises, stretches, and other physical therapy techniques that will rehabilitate the patient. Sports physicians want to optimize the function of the patient’s injured limb.