Orthopedic Independent Medical Examination Services
MLP IME coordinates orthopedic independent medical examination services for claims, litigation and workplace matters nationwide.
From physician matching and scheduling to records and report delivery, one case manager coordinates your assignment.
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An Independent Orthopedic Surgery Evaluation
Musculoskeletal cases often turn on the relationship between injury history, imaging, treatment and measurable function. MLP IME searches for orthopedic surgeons with experience relevant to the affected anatomy and the procedure or injury in question.
An orthopedic IME can address causation, impairment, disability, work restrictions and treatment necessity within the agreed scope. Your case manager coordinates records and scheduling so the orthopedic surgeon has the material needed for the evaluation.
Assignments may involve workers’ compensation, personal injury, disability or other claims requiring an independent medical opinion.
IME coordination includes:
- Physician matching
- Records collection and organization
- Examination scheduling
- Causation and impairment questions
- Disability and work restrictions
- Treatment-necessity review
- Report tracking and internal QA
- Supplemental report coordination
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Orthopedic Surgery IME Focus Areas
The assignment starts with the specific condition and the questions you need answered. MLP searches for orthopedic surgeons with relevant experience in areas such as these.
Spine Injury
Spine injury IMEs review imaging, examination findings, prior conditions and work restrictions.
Knee Injury
Knee injury IMEs address mobility, treatment history, recovery and functional restrictions.
Shoulder Injury
Shoulder injury IMEs consider range of motion, treatment response and work capacity.
Hip & Joint Replacement
Review of joint function, replacement history, recovery and treatment needs.
Foot & Ankle
Independent orthopedic evaluation of injury findings, gait, treatment and restrictions.
Fractures & Trauma
An orthopedic injury IME reviews healing, residual impairment and the documented injury mechanism.
Postoperative Outcomes
Evaluation of recovery, reported symptoms and functional capacity after orthopedic surgery.
Impairment & Work Capacity
Orthopedic disability evaluations can address impairment, maximum medical improvement and work restrictions within the assigned scope.
Treatment Necessity
Review of the clinical support for proposed treatment and its relationship to the claimed injury.
Matching the Physician to Your IME
MLP reviews the condition, examination location, requested opinions and deadlines before identifying physician options. The search considers relevant clinical experience, credentials, conflicts and availability.
Active licensure review
Board certification review
CV and experience review
Specialty alignment
Conflict screening
Independent examination experience
OIG and SAM.gov screening
Performance monitoring
From Referral to Report
Your assigned case manager coordinates the examination and keeps records, scheduling and report delivery moving.
Submit the Assignment
Share the orthopedic condition, examination location, deadline and requested opinions.
Confirm the Physician
MLP identifies orthopedic surgeons with experience relevant to the examination scope.
Schedule the Examination
Your case manager coordinates records, scheduling and examination logistics.
Track the Report
MLP tracks delivery and reviews the report for completeness against the assignment requirements.
Coordinate Follow-Up
Supplemental records, clarification requests and addenda remain with your case manager.
Who Uses Our IME Services?
Law Firms
Insurance Carriers
Third-Party Administrators
Employers
Corporate Legal Teams
FAQs
It is an independent medical examination by an orthopedic surgeon to address defined questions about a condition, injury, treatment or functional limitation. The evaluation scope is established for the assignment.
The requested scope may include causation, impairment, disability, work restrictions, treatment necessity or recovery. The physician determines what the available medical evidence supports.
Provide the condition, relevant records and testing, examination location, deadline and specific questions. Your case manager confirms the materials and logistics needed by the orthopedic surgeon.
Timing depends on physician availability, location, records and the scope of the assignment. Share any deadlines at referral so MLP can assess available options.
MLP works with law firms, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, employers and corporate clients rather than directly with claimants.
Arrange an Orthopedic IME
Tell us the orthopedic issue, location, deadline and examination scope your case requires.