Mr Amit Amin is a Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon providing NHS treatment at St George’s Hospital, and private treatment at the Wellington Hospital, London.
He qualified from the University of Manchester, and undertook his higher surgical training on the North East Thames London rotation. He was awarded the certificate of completion of training (CCT) in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in January 2011.
Mr Amin has sub-specialised in all aspects of Foot and Ankle Surgery, undertaking fellowships both in the UK and abroad. He has worked on the specialist foot and ankle unit at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore and thereafter was awarded two international travelling fellowships. The first was undertaken in Seattle, USA at Harborview Medical Center with Professor Sigvard Hansen. This was followed by a British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society travelling fellowship to Baltimore, USA working with the world-renowned Dr Mark Myerson. Mr Amin completed his specialist Foot and Ankle Surgery training by spending a year in Toronto, Canada with Dr Tim Daniels. During this time he was involved in over 100 total ankle replacements, and is one of a select few surgeons who has been specifically trained in this surgery.
As a London teaching hospital Consultant, Mr Amin is actively involved in education and research, and has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in the medical literature. He currently reviews articles for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
As Mr Amin’s practice concentrates on foot and ankle problems only, he stays at the forefront of new developments, offers specialist advice and is regularly asked to provide second opinions.
Articles:
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Cosmetic foot surgery implies undertaking surgery to simply improve the visualRelating to the sense of sight (vision). appearance of the foot. This is controversial, and Orthopaedic surgeons in general do not believe in performing surgery purely for cosmetic reasons. We know that the potential complications associated with Orthopaedic foot surgery are serious and cannot be underestimated. Whilst most people have good results, some will be no better, and others may be worse off. Therefore, pain and dysfunction are important symptoms, and we as Orthopaedic surgeons specifically look for these problems when we first consult with you.
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Ongoing pain after an ankle sprain is common and can be due to peroneal tendon problems. In this article, I describe the range of problems that can affect the peroneal tendons, and the treatment options available, including the role of keyhole surgeryA type of minimally invasive surgery..
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The most common cause of a painful flat foot is damage to the tibialis posterior tendon. This important structure runs on the inside of the ankle and is the principal stabiliser of the arch. This problem is also known as Adult Acquired Flat Foot deformity and usually occurs in middle-aged females, most of whom have had a slightly flat foot all their lives. The tendon stretches out over time and becomes less able to carry out its important functions. Occasionally an injury results in the tendon rupturing. Another common cause is an accessory (extra) navicular bone.
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The ankle is the most commonly injured joint in the body. This is related to increasing participation in sport, as well as people leading a generally more active lifestyle. Accordingly we are seeing more ankle fractures and sprains presenting to our Accident and Emergency departments. Whilst the majority of these injuries heal uneventfully, a small proportion of patients will go on to develop ‘wear and tear’ or ankle arthritisInflammation of one or more joints of the body.. Although not as common as hip and knee arthritis, ankle arthritis has steadily become more common, and the upward trend is still continuing.
