Avascular Necrosis
It has been shown that the risk for vascular complications is significantly higher if a dislocated hip is not able to be reduced within 6 hours after the initial injury. A more positive prognosis also depends upon several factors including the severity of the injury; the severity of the dislocation including if the dislocation involved […]
Traumatic Hip Dislocations
Traumatic Hip Dislocation A dislocation of the hip occurs when the femur bone is displaced from the socket of the pelvic bone. A traumatic dislocation is not an injury that occurs easily. It requires a direct force of high-energy to the thigh. Collision or impact forces causing dislocations can involve a serious fall; an injury […]
Hip Dislocations: Anatomy
The hip is a joint comprised of a ball and socket. The acetabulum is the socket found on the pelvic bone; the femoral head on the upper end of the thighbone is the ball. Articular cartilage covers the ball and socket allowing for smooth movement with low friction. There is a generous blood supply within […]
How is a concussion managed?
Conservative management of concussions is standard practice. Physical and cognitive rest is recommended for at least 24 hours pending cessation of symptoms. Gradual return to work, school, and physical activity is also endorsed. For a person with prolonged symptoms, reevaluation and treatment may be beneficial. (Evans, Concussion and mild traumatic brain injury, 2013) Admission to […]
What is post-concussion syndrome?
One common consequence of concussion is the post-concussion syndrome (PCS), which is a group of symptoms that includes headache, dizziness, decreased concentration, memory problems, irritability, fatigue, visual disturbances, sensitivity to noise, judgment problems, depression, and anxiety. PCS is usually associated with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), such as a concussion, but may also occur after […]
How is a concussion diagnosed?
The initial diagnosis of concussion is based on evaluation of the symptoms a person reports, or someone else observes, after sustaining the injury. Concussion is commonly divided into three different types: Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3. The chart below distinguishes the features of each: [su_table] Grade Behavior Signs Time 1 Confused but remains […]
What exactly is a concussion?
When a bump, jolt, or blow to the head causes a change in the way the brain works, it is called a concussion. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that causes the brain to move quickly back and forth inside the skull. They are sometimes considered “mild” because concussions are not […]
What’s Coming
I am very excited to announce that I am offering a Workshop on Medical Records Review that will be offered for 4 hours of MCLE and limited to 30 people per workshop. You can purchase tickets or click here for more information on other dates.
January 2015 will bring an increase of our consulting and testimony rates. I strive to keep my rates competitive and reasonable at the same time.
Who Helped Us
In 2009 we started with 2 attorneys and by 2010 we had 16 clients; half of which were referrals or additional work from the original 2 attorneys. As of today, we have worked with approximately 350 individual attorneys and each year the list grows.
I have compiled a list of people who have used our services consistently throughout the years. First, I’d like to thank the three organizations that started with us early on and stuck with us for the years that followed.
Who We Are
We currently have seven Registered Nurses and three Physicians. Our three doctors are experts in the area of Psychiatry, Orthopedics and Emergency/Trauma.
We offer consulting services in areas of criminal law that include expert reports for the purposes of education and pre-trial discussions; preparation of trial questions for direct or cross of medical experts; mitigation reports; medical record organization and full chronologies of medical facts for review by testifying experts. We also review civil medical malpractice, elder abuse and personal injury cases to determine merit and identify issues in the case.
