Martin G. Middleton
BSc (Hons), HCPC, MBAPO, MEWI
Qualifications, accreditation and professional memberships:
· BSc(Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics, University of Strathclyde, 1999-2003
· Expert Witness Certificate, Bond Solon, Cardiff University 2012
· Vetted member of the Expert Witness Institute
· Registered member of the Heath and Care Professions Council
· Member of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
Past and present positions:
2015-Present, Middleton Medico-Legal, Nationwide
Consultant Orthotist and Expert Witness
I established a nationwide expert witness service providing impartial, objectively reasoned and evidence based Orthotic reports. I conduct 50+ cases per year with an approximate split of 65% Claimant: 35% Defendant: 5% Joint. An orthotic clinical service is centred in the Hertfordshire region working with orthopaedic and neuro-rehabilitation consultants.
Ø www.middletonmedicolegal.com
2008-Present, Pace Rehabilitation Ltd, Cheshire & Buckinghamshire
Consultant Orthotist and Expert Witness
I was approached by Pace Rehabilitation, a leading UK Prosthetic rehabilitation service and Rehab Provider of the Year award winner 2010, and asked to provide a consultant Orthotic service centred on Expert Witness practice. With this organisation, I have worked alongside Paralympic athletes and the Walking With The Wounded charity preparing for their polar expeditions.
Ø www.pacerehab.com
2003-2016, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London
Band 7 Specialist Orthotist
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is an internationally recognised centre of excellence where I practised extensively in the fields of complex foot/ankle conditions, spinal deformity, spinal cord injury, brachial plexus injury and traumatic limb reconstruction. My further professional responsibilities included:
· Clinical lead in the orthotic management of neuro-muscular and idiopathic scoliosis
· Clinical and developmental lead in the field of Brachial Plexus injury
· Specialist in foot and ankle conditions
· Training of final year orthotic students and mentoring of junior staff
2007-2013, HCA Healthcare: The Wellington Hospital and London Bridge Hospital, London
Consultant Orthotist
The Wellington Hospital was a particular highlight due to the opportunity to deliver orthotic care within the largest private neuro-rehabilitation facility in the UK. Client groups were primarily stroke victims and traumatic brain injury who required extensive physiotherapy and gait re-education. This exemplary service also utilised cutting edge assistive technology equipment, including the Lokomat and Armeo systems.
2007-Present, North West London NHS Trust
Consultant Orthotist
I provide a consultation service for the orthotic management of spinal cord injuries primarily in cases of Myeloma and TB. I am responsible for the guidelines and patient pathway for efficient application of custom-made spinal orthoses for the preservation of spinal cord integrity and facilitation of safe mobility.
August 2006, Hope Rehabilitation Society, Lahore, Pakistan
I was approached by the leading organisation for orthotic and prosthetic provision in Pakistan to take on the task of improving the standard of orthotic treatment, especially scoliosis management. I provided education on a wide variety of modern orthotic techniques and also prepared detailed clinical and manufacture manuals. I implemented a range of multi-purpose AFOs and foot orthoses.
Teaching, publications and presentations:
· Orthotic tutor at the Basic Sciences in Orthopaedics Course for FRCS (T&O) exam preparation, British Orthopaedic Association and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, annually since 2012
· Orthotic tutor at the British Casting Certificate course, British Orthopaedic Association and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, annually since 2010
· Contributor to Brachial Plexus Rehabilitation chapter of “Surgical Disorders of the Peripheral Nerves” book by Professor R. Birch
· Article: “Cosmetic calf shaping for AFO case study”, BAPO journal 2004
· Article: “Developments in Brachial Plexus management” BAPO journal 2004
· Article: “Pre-Preg KAFO design case study”, BAPO journal 2005
· Article: “Composite materials, further development in Brachial Plexus management” BAPO journal 2013
· Article: “Development of dynamic elbow flexion orthosis,” LinkedIn, direct to patient group and online distribution 2015
· Presentation: “Developments in Brachial Plexus Management”, Australian Hand Therapy Association National Conference, Perth, Australia, 2004
· Presentation: “Orthotic Treatment Modalities”, Pace Rehabilitation conference 2008
· Presentation: “Principles and applications of ankle foot orthoses”, HCA Healthcare, Wellington Hospital, 2009
· Presentation: “Post-polio syndrome; gait and treatment”, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, 2012
· Presentation: “Orthotic technology”, Pace rehabilitation conference, 2015.
Further training:
· KT2 Advanced Kinesio Taping qualification
· British Weight Lifting Association: Level 1 Instructor qualification
· NCTEPO: AFO management in children with Cerebral Palsy
· NCTEPO: Stance control KAFO
· NCTEPO: Adult Foot Problems
· NCTEPO: Orthotic Management of the Diabetic Foot
· Body Type Nutrition Seminar
· Flaccid Foot Gait Seminar
