Medical Record Review
Review of relevant medical records, imaging, reports, and supplied case materials.
For Attorneys
Orthopedic Expert Witness Services
Matthewson Orthopedics welcomes professional inquiries from attorneys seeking an orthopedic perspective in matters involving injury, treatment, and functional considerations.
Independent professional judgment
A Professional, Neutral Process
Engagement suitability, conflicts, scope, and availability are assessed before an engagement is accepted. The practice considers inquiries from both plaintiff and defense counsel.
Orthopedic expert witness services
Opinions are developed from the materials supplied, a clinical evaluation when appropriate, and independent professional judgment within a defined scope of engagement.
Independent Medical Evaluation
A clinical evaluation when appropriate to the retained scope, applicable rules, and scheduling.
Written Medical Analysis
A written analysis or report addressing the agreed medical questions within the engagement.
Expert Opinion & Causation Analysis
Orthopedic opinion may address causation, diagnosis, treatment, impairment, function, and other medical questions defined by the engagement.
Deposition & Trial Testimony
Professional testimony when retained, subject to the defined scope and applicable requirements.
Clinical context
Orthopedic perspective
Dr. Graeme Matthewson, MD, FRCSC, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon (American Board of Orthopedic Surgery) and a certified Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) with the California Division of Workers' Compensation, fellowship-trained in sports surgery at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute.
He has been in medical-legal evaluation practice since early 2024 across workers' compensation and personal injury matters, serving Los Angeles and Orange County. Relevant orthopedic expertise includes the shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and elbow, sports-related injuries, arthroscopy, cartilage restoration, and shoulder reconstruction.
Dr. Matthewson’s written opinions are evidence-based, with conclusions supported by citations to peer-reviewed orthopedic literature.
What to expect
A defined process supports a focused professional inquiry and confirms whether further discussion is appropriate.
- Professional inquirySubmit high-level, non-confidential case information.
- Initial reviewThe practice assesses conflicts, scope, and availability.
- Engagement termsIf suitable, the parties define terms and required materials.
- Confirmed servicesProfessional services proceed only after engagement confirmation.
Professional inquiries
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