Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists
  • Our Doctors
    • About Us
    • Maurice Jové, M.D.
    • Nathan Jové, M.D. >
      • Español
    • Jeff Traub, M.D.
    • Brandon Tolman, D.O.
    • Physician Assistants >
      • Omid Midanaky, PA-C
      • Aidan O'Connor, MPH, PA-C
      • Elissa Stanton, PA-C
  • Locations
    • Decatur
    • Loganville
    • Snellville
  • Appointments
    • Online Scheduling
    • Citas Ortopédicas (ES)
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    • Español >
      • Atención Ortopédica Urgente en Español
      • Radiografías el Mismo Día para Lesiones
      • Inyecciones de Cortisona el Mismo Día
    • Urgent Orthopaedic Care >
      • Urgent Orthopaedic Care
      • Same-Day Sports Injury Care
      • Joint Dislocation Treatment & Reduction
      • Swollen Knee Treatment & Joint Aspiration
      • Same-Day Cortisone Shots and Joint Injections
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        • Decatur
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    • Bracing
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      • Arthritis
      • Avascular Necrosis
      • Sports Injuries
    • MRI
    • MRI Review
    • Reviews
    • Affiliate Hospital Resources >
      • Emory Decatur Hospital
      • Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center
    • Saturday Clinic
    • What To Expect
    • Blog
    • FAQ >
      • Blood Clots After Orthopedic Surgery
      • FAQ
      • Video
      • What is an Orthopedic Doctor
      • Home Therapy
    • Orthopedic Survey Center >
      • Outpatient Total Joint Replacement Survey
      • Painful Knee Replacement Survey
      • Painful Hip Replacement Survey
      • Rotator Cuff Surgery Survey
      • Meniscus Tear Survey
      • Partial Knee Replacement Survey
      • Self-Pay MRI Request Form
      • Elite Athlete Second Opinion Survey
      • Orthopedic Second Opinions & MRI Review | Dr. Nathan Jové
    • Privacy Policy
  • Specialties
    • Joint Replacement Center >
      • Hip >
        • Hip Replacement Second Opinion
        • Anterior Hip Replacement
        • Total Hip Replacement
        • Painful Hip Replacement
      • Knee >
        • Knee Replacement Second Opinion
        • Total Knee Replacement
        • Knee Replacement Surgery Recovery
        • Painful Knee Replacement
        • Anterior Reference Knee Replacement
        • Partial Knee Replacement
        • Patellofemoral Replacement
        • Tourniquet-less Knee Replacement
        • How to Prepare and What to Expect Knee Surgery
      • Shoulder >
        • Shoulder Replacement Second Opinion
        • Total Shoulder Replacement
        • Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
        • Shoulder Surgery
      • Ankle >
        • Total Ankle Replacement
      • Outpatient Joint Replacement Center
      • Revision Surgery >
        • Revision Knee Replacement
        • Revision Hip Replacement Surgery
        • Metal on Metal Hip Problems
      • Metal Sensitivity and Nickel Allergy
      • Infections >
        • Hip and Knee Replacement Infections
    • Knee >
      • Knee Surgery
      • Knee Arthritis
      • Cartilage Repair & Restoration
      • Meniscus Tears
      • ACL Tears
      • MACI Cartilage Repair
      • Patella (Kneecap) Instability
      • MPFL Tear & Patellar Instability
      • Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation
      • Knee MCL Injuries
      • Knee AVN
      • Quadriceps Tendon Tear
      • Patellar Tendon Tear
    • Shoulder >
      • Shoulder Surgery
      • Rotator Cuff Tears
      • SLAP Tears
      • Labral Tears
      • Shoulder Arthritis
      • Shoulder Dislocation/s
      • Shoulder AVN
    • Hip >
      • Hip Surgery
      • Hip Arthritis
      • Hip AVN
      • Hip Labral Tears
      • Femoroacetabular Impingement
      • Gluteus Medius & Minimus Tears
      • Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Foot and Ankle >
      • Achilles Tendon Tears
      • Ankle Sprains and Recurrent Instability
      • Syndesmosis (High Ankle) Sprain
      • Ankle Arthritis
      • Ankle (Talus) AVN
      • Kohler's Disease- Navicular AVN
      • Tarsal Tunnel Release
    • Elbow, Hand & Wrist >
      • Carpal Tunnel Sydnrome
      • Cubittal Tunnel Syndrome
      • Elbow UCL Injuries
      • Trigger Finger
      • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
      • Biceps Tears
    • Robotic Surgery >
      • Robotic Knee Replacement with AI
      • Robotic Hip Replacement with AI
    • Arthroscopic Surgery
    • Regenerative Medicine >
      • Overview
      • Stem Cell Therapy & BMAC
      • Cartilage Restoration
      • PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections
      • Hyaluronic Gel Injections - Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists
      • Amniotic Tissue
      • Peptides & BPC-157: Evidence Review
    • Fracture Care >
      • Fracture Care
      • Shoulder >
        • Collarbone (Clavicle) Fracture
        • Proximal Humerus Fractures
      • Upper Arm (Humerus) >
        • Humerus Shaft Fractures
      • Elbow >
        • Radial Head Fractures
        • Olecranon (Elbow) Fractures
      • Forearm >
        • Radius Fractures
        • Ulna Fractures
        • Both Bone Forearm Fractures
      • Hand & Wrist >
        • Broken Wrist/Distal Radius Fracture
        • Metacarpal Fractures
        • Finger Fractures
      • Hip & Femur >
        • Hip Fractures
        • Femoral Shaft Fractures
      • Knee >
        • Patella (Kneecap) Fractures
        • Tibial Plateau Fractures
        • Distal Femur Fractures
      • Tibia (Shinbone) >
        • Tibia & Shinbone Fractures
      • Foot & Ankle >
        • Ankle Fractures
        • Calcaneus Fractures
        • Jones Fractures
      • Fracture Nonunion & Malunion
      • Periprosthetic Fractures
    • Ultrasound & Guided Injections
    • EMG
    • Español >
      • Manguito Rotador
      • Reemplazo de Rodilla
      • Reemplazo de Cadera
      • Reemplazo de Hombro
      • Lesiones por Accidentes
      • Dislocación e Inestabilidad del Hombro
      • Desgarro de Menisco
      • Fracturas y Huesos Rotos
      • Dedo en Gatillo
  • Workers Compensation
    • Submit a Referral
    • Injuries We Treat
    • Adjusters & Case Managers
    • Direct Physician Contacts
    • Workers Compensation Overview
    • Care & Documentation
    • Neck & Back Injuries
    • Shoulder & Knee Injuries
    • Compensación Laboral
  • For Professionals
    • Physician Referrals
    • Attorney Referrals
    • Orthopedic Expert Witness
    • Independent Medical Examination
    • Car Accident Orthopedic Care
    • Job Opportunities
Go Directly to the Attorney Case Inquiry Form
Orthopedic Medicolegal Services

Orthopedic Expert Witnesses for Complex Litigation

Board-certified orthopedic surgeons in active clinical practice providing independent, evidence-based analysis of musculoskeletal injuries, orthopedic treatment and surgical care.

Select plaintiff and defense matters considered following conflict and case-fit review
Board-Certified SurgeonsCurrent orthopedic knowledge and clinical judgment
Active Clinical PracticeOpinions grounded in ongoing patient care and surgery
Hospital LeadershipEach surgeon has served as Chief of Orthopaedics
Independent ReviewObjective analysis for plaintiff or defense counsel
Clinical Credibility

Experienced Orthopedic Analysis for High-Stakes Cases

Significant orthopedic litigation requires more than a résumé. Counsel needs a physician who can understand the medicine, identify the issues that matter, explain complex findings clearly and support every opinion with sound clinical reasoning.

Atlanta Bone & Joint Specialists provides orthopedic expert review through board-certified surgeons who remain actively involved in patient care, surgery, hospital leadership and the evaluation of complex musculoskeletal conditions.

Independent Means Independent

Our role is not to advocate for a predetermined result. We evaluate the available records, imaging, examination findings and treatment history, then provide an opinion based on the medical evidence and our clinical experience. We consider appropriate matters from both plaintiff and defense counsel.

Scope of Services

Clear, Organized and Clinically Grounded Review

The precise scope of an engagement is determined after conflict screening and an initial review of the case.

01

Preliminary Case Review

Initial assessment of the orthopedic issues, available records, imaging and whether the matter falls within the physician’s expertise.

02

Medical Record Analysis

Review of treatment chronology, diagnoses, imaging, operative reports, rehabilitation, complications and relevant prior history.

03

Independent Medical Examinations

Focused orthopedic evaluation when an in-person examination is appropriate and included within the engagement.

04

Causation and Apportionment

Analysis of whether the condition is consistent with the reported mechanism, objective findings and relevant preexisting disease.

05

Treatment and Prognosis

Evaluation of treatment, surgical indications, expected recovery, future orthopedic care and long-term functional impact.

06

Reports and Testimony

Written opinions, deposition preparation, deposition testimony and trial testimony when requested and appropriate.

Orthopedic Focus

Cases Within Our Clinical Scope

Our physicians evaluate matters involving injuries and treatment of the extremities and major joints, including complex surgical and postoperative issues.

Spine Cases Are Not Accepted

We do not provide expert witness opinions for cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine-only matters. Cases involving both orthopedic extremity injuries and spine complaints may be considered only when our requested opinions are limited to the non-spine orthopedic issues.

Shoulder Injuries Rotator Cuff Tears Knee Injuries Meniscus and Ligament Injuries Hip Injuries Fractures Joint Replacement Revision Joint Replacement Postoperative Complications Sports Injuries Foot and Ankle Injuries Upper Extremity Injuries Arthritis and Degenerative Disease Impairment and Functional Loss Future Orthopedic Care
Physician Leadership

Experienced Surgeons Trusted With Hospital Leadership

Each of our orthopedic surgeons has served as a Chief of Orthopaedics at an Atlanta-area hospital, reflecting longstanding clinical experience, peer leadership and familiarity with standards of orthopedic care.

Maurice Jové, M.D.

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Extensive experience in joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine and general orthopedic care.

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Nathan Jové, M.D.

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

High-volume joint replacement, complex reconstruction, sports medicine, fracture care and revision surgery.

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Jeff Traub, M.D.

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Joint replacement, shoulder and knee surgery, sports medicine and arthroscopic treatment.

View physician profile
Attorney Case Inquiry

Submit a Matter for Conflict and Case-Fit Review

Please complete the inquiry form below with enough information for an initial conflict check and clinical fit assessment. Submission of the form does not create an engagement or physician-patient relationship.

Identify the partiesInclude the plaintiff, defendant, insured and relevant entities.
Describe the orthopedic issueBriefly summarize the injury, treatment and requested opinion.
Include key deadlinesNote disclosure, deposition, mediation or trial dates.
Please do not submit complete medical records through this initial inquiry form. Secure transfer instructions can be provided after conflict screening and preliminary acceptance.

    Need an expert witness?  Please fill out our questionnaire and we will get back to you right away.

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A Disciplined Engagement Process

Clear scope, reliable communication and organized records help counsel and the physician evaluate the matter efficiently.

1

Conflict Screening

Parties, entities and treating physicians are reviewed before substantive case materials are accepted.

2

Case-Fit Review

The requested opinions are compared with the physician’s expertise, availability and deadlines.

3

Defined Engagement

Scope, fee terms, record-transfer procedures and expected deliverables are established before work begins.

4

Independent Analysis

The physician reviews the evidence and communicates opinions that can be explained clearly and supported medically.

Orthopedic Expertise for Matters That Require Careful Analysis

Atlanta Bone & Joint Specialists considers select orthopedic expert witness and independent medical examination matters in Georgia and, when appropriate, in other jurisdictions.

404-298-3730 Review Physician Credentials

Information on this page is provided for general attorney inquiry purposes only. Submission of an inquiry does not establish an expert engagement, attorney-client relationship or physician-patient relationship. No case is accepted until conflicts are cleared and a written engagement is completed. Atlanta Bone & Joint Specialists does not accept spine-only expert witness matters.

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  • Our Doctors
    • About Us
    • Maurice Jové, M.D.
    • Nathan Jové, M.D. >
      • Español
    • Jeff Traub, M.D.
    • Brandon Tolman, D.O.
    • Physician Assistants >
      • Omid Midanaky, PA-C
      • Aidan O'Connor, MPH, PA-C
      • Elissa Stanton, PA-C
  • Locations
    • Decatur
    • Loganville
    • Snellville
  • Appointments
    • Online Scheduling
    • Citas Ortopédicas (ES)
    • Second Opinion >
      • Elite Athlete Second Opinions
      • Second Opinion
    • Self-Pay MRI
    • Medical Tourism
  • Patient Resources
    • Español >
      • Atención Ortopédica Urgente en Español
      • Radiografías el Mismo Día para Lesiones
      • Inyecciones de Cortisona el Mismo Día
    • Urgent Orthopaedic Care >
      • Urgent Orthopaedic Care
      • Same-Day Sports Injury Care
      • Joint Dislocation Treatment & Reduction
      • Swollen Knee Treatment & Joint Aspiration
      • Same-Day Cortisone Shots and Joint Injections
    • Social Media >
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
      • LinkedIN
      • Twitter
      • YouTube
      • Nathan Jove Social Media >
        • @theorthopedicsurgeon on Instagram
        • @theorthopedicsurgeon on Youtube
    • Billing & Insurance >
      • Payments
      • Cost Estimator
      • Insurance
    • Patient Forms & Requests >
      • Forms
      • Medical Records
      • Prescription Refill Request >
        • Decatur
        • Loganville
    • Bracing
    • Conditions Treated >
      • Arthritis
      • Avascular Necrosis
      • Sports Injuries
    • MRI
    • MRI Review
    • Reviews
    • Affiliate Hospital Resources >
      • Emory Decatur Hospital
      • Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center
    • Saturday Clinic
    • What To Expect
    • Blog
    • FAQ >
      • Blood Clots After Orthopedic Surgery
      • FAQ
      • Video
      • What is an Orthopedic Doctor
      • Home Therapy
    • Orthopedic Survey Center >
      • Outpatient Total Joint Replacement Survey
      • Painful Knee Replacement Survey
      • Painful Hip Replacement Survey
      • Rotator Cuff Surgery Survey
      • Meniscus Tear Survey
      • Partial Knee Replacement Survey
      • Self-Pay MRI Request Form
      • Elite Athlete Second Opinion Survey
      • Orthopedic Second Opinions & MRI Review | Dr. Nathan Jové
    • Privacy Policy
  • Specialties
    • Joint Replacement Center >
      • Hip >
        • Hip Replacement Second Opinion
        • Anterior Hip Replacement
        • Total Hip Replacement
        • Painful Hip Replacement
      • Knee >
        • Knee Replacement Second Opinion
        • Total Knee Replacement
        • Knee Replacement Surgery Recovery
        • Painful Knee Replacement
        • Anterior Reference Knee Replacement
        • Partial Knee Replacement
        • Patellofemoral Replacement
        • Tourniquet-less Knee Replacement
        • How to Prepare and What to Expect Knee Surgery
      • Shoulder >
        • Shoulder Replacement Second Opinion
        • Total Shoulder Replacement
        • Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
        • Shoulder Surgery
      • Ankle >
        • Total Ankle Replacement
      • Outpatient Joint Replacement Center
      • Revision Surgery >
        • Revision Knee Replacement
        • Revision Hip Replacement Surgery
        • Metal on Metal Hip Problems
      • Metal Sensitivity and Nickel Allergy
      • Infections >
        • Hip and Knee Replacement Infections
    • Knee >
      • Knee Surgery
      • Knee Arthritis
      • Cartilage Repair & Restoration
      • Meniscus Tears
      • ACL Tears
      • MACI Cartilage Repair
      • Patella (Kneecap) Instability
      • MPFL Tear & Patellar Instability
      • Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation
      • Knee MCL Injuries
      • Knee AVN
      • Quadriceps Tendon Tear
      • Patellar Tendon Tear
    • Shoulder >
      • Shoulder Surgery
      • Rotator Cuff Tears
      • SLAP Tears
      • Labral Tears
      • Shoulder Arthritis
      • Shoulder Dislocation/s
      • Shoulder AVN
    • Hip >
      • Hip Surgery
      • Hip Arthritis
      • Hip AVN
      • Hip Labral Tears
      • Femoroacetabular Impingement
      • Gluteus Medius & Minimus Tears
      • Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Foot and Ankle >
      • Achilles Tendon Tears
      • Ankle Sprains and Recurrent Instability
      • Syndesmosis (High Ankle) Sprain
      • Ankle Arthritis
      • Ankle (Talus) AVN
      • Kohler's Disease- Navicular AVN
      • Tarsal Tunnel Release
    • Elbow, Hand & Wrist >
      • Carpal Tunnel Sydnrome
      • Cubittal Tunnel Syndrome
      • Elbow UCL Injuries
      • Trigger Finger
      • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
      • Biceps Tears
    • Robotic Surgery >
      • Robotic Knee Replacement with AI
      • Robotic Hip Replacement with AI
    • Arthroscopic Surgery
    • Regenerative Medicine >
      • Overview
      • Stem Cell Therapy & BMAC
      • Cartilage Restoration
      • PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections
      • Hyaluronic Gel Injections - Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists
      • Amniotic Tissue
      • Peptides & BPC-157: Evidence Review
    • Fracture Care >
      • Fracture Care
      • Shoulder >
        • Collarbone (Clavicle) Fracture
        • Proximal Humerus Fractures
      • Upper Arm (Humerus) >
        • Humerus Shaft Fractures
      • Elbow >
        • Radial Head Fractures
        • Olecranon (Elbow) Fractures
      • Forearm >
        • Radius Fractures
        • Ulna Fractures
        • Both Bone Forearm Fractures
      • Hand & Wrist >
        • Broken Wrist/Distal Radius Fracture
        • Metacarpal Fractures
        • Finger Fractures
      • Hip & Femur >
        • Hip Fractures
        • Femoral Shaft Fractures
      • Knee >
        • Patella (Kneecap) Fractures
        • Tibial Plateau Fractures
        • Distal Femur Fractures
      • Tibia (Shinbone) >
        • Tibia & Shinbone Fractures
      • Foot & Ankle >
        • Ankle Fractures
        • Calcaneus Fractures
        • Jones Fractures
      • Fracture Nonunion & Malunion
      • Periprosthetic Fractures
    • Ultrasound & Guided Injections
    • EMG
    • Español >
      • Manguito Rotador
      • Reemplazo de Rodilla
      • Reemplazo de Cadera
      • Reemplazo de Hombro
      • Lesiones por Accidentes
      • Dislocación e Inestabilidad del Hombro
      • Desgarro de Menisco
      • Fracturas y Huesos Rotos
      • Dedo en Gatillo
  • Workers Compensation
    • Submit a Referral
    • Injuries We Treat
    • Adjusters & Case Managers
    • Direct Physician Contacts
    • Workers Compensation Overview
    • Care & Documentation
    • Neck & Back Injuries
    • Shoulder & Knee Injuries
    • Compensación Laboral
  • For Professionals
    • Physician Referrals
    • Attorney Referrals
    • Orthopedic Expert Witness
    • Independent Medical Examination
    • Car Accident Orthopedic Care
    • Job Opportunities