Medico-Legal Podiatry Expert Witness Services
Specialist Reports by Senior Podiatrist & Biomechanics Expert – Mr Abid Hussain
When solicitors, insurers and case managers require a clear, defensible and clinically robust opinion on foot, ankle and lower-limb injuries, they rely on the medico-legal podiatry expertise of Mr Abid Hussain. With over a decade of advanced clinical experience, extensive postgraduate training, and a specialist focus on complex gait, biomechanics and musculoskeletal pathology, Abid delivers authoritative, high-quality medico-legal podiatry reports for both claimant and defendant instructions.
Abid is a HCPC-registered Podiatrist, a recognised expert in clinical gait analysis, and lead clinician at Birmingham Chiropody & Podiatry. His reputation for accuracy, clarity and rapid turnaround times has made him a trusted expert witness for legal teams across the UK.
Why Choose Our Medico-Legal Podiatry Service?
Highly Experienced Expert Witness
Abid has extensive experience assessing and reporting on traumatic foot and ankle injuries, chronic biomechanical dysfunction, diabetic foot complications, and long-term functional impairment. His clinical background includes complex gait interpretation, musculoskeletal diagnostics, orthotic prescription, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation planning making him exceptionally well-placed to comment on causation, prognosis and appropriate future care.
Independent Opinions for Claimant, Defendant or Single Joint Expert
We accept instructions from:
Solicitors
Barristers
Case management companies
Rehabilitation providers
Insurance companies
All instructions are undertaken in accordance with current expert witness standards, ensuring impartiality, transparency and rigorous clinical detail.
Scope of Our Medico-Legal Podiatry Reports
Our medico-legal podiatry reports provide clear, evidence-based advice on:
Causation analysis for foot, ankle and lower-limb injury
Personal injury claims, including soft-tissue damage, fractures, tendon injury, plantar plate tears, chronic ankle instability and biomechanical dysfunction
Clinical negligence cases, including delayed diagnosis, inappropriate treatment, diabetic foot care and orthotic-related complications
Functional ability assessment (past, present and future)
Prognosis and expected recovery trajectory
Treatment recommendations with fully costed care plans
Orthotic and ankle–foot orthotic (AFO) requirements, including design, manufacturing and long-term replacement schedules
Occupational and daily-living impact analysis
All reports are written to a court-compliant standard and are suitable for use in litigation.
Advanced Clinical Assessment Included
Abid provides a uniquely detailed, technology-enhanced assessment process, offering objective evidence that strengthens medico-legal cases:
✔ Initial Consultation with Ultrasound Scan
For detailed assessment of soft-tissue injury, inflammation and structural pathology.
✔ Computerised Gait Scan™ Clinical Interpretation Report
Advanced plantar pressure and force distribution analysis to quantify functional changes.
✔ Video Biomechanical Gait Assessment
High-speed multi-angle video capturing abnormalities in gait mechanics.
✔ Digital Foot & Ankle Strength Testing
Using calibrated dynamometry to measure muscle weakness, asymmetry and functional loss.
✔ Orthotic Recommendations & Custom Device Manufacturing
Where relevant, detailed justification of orthotic need, costs and future replacement requirements.
These objective tools provide quantifiable evidence that strengthens the clarity, credibility and defensibility of each medico-legal report.
Turnaround Times
We understand the pace and demands of litigation. Our service is structured to be both efficient and reliable:
Assessment within 7–14 working days of instruction
Medico-legal report delivered within 14 days of the assessment date
Expedited appointments may be available upon request
Costs & Fee Structure
Medico-legal podiatry work is charged at an hourly rate with fix prices for reporting writing and consultations, with a clear quotation provided upon instruction. Fees typically include:
Clinical assessment
Diagnostic investigations (ultrasound, gait analysis, dynamometry)
Report writing
Any required travel
Additional reports, meetings or court attendance (charged hourly)
Solicitors and agencies are encouraged to contact us for a full quotation tailored to their case.
Expertise You Can Trust
Choosing the right expert is critical. Abid’s medico-legal reports are:
Clear, objective and defensible
Supported by high-quality diagnostic evidence
Written in a structured, court-compliant format
Trusted by legal professionals across the UK
His balanced, impartial approach ensures fair analysis whether instructed by claimant, defendant, or as a single joint expert.
Instruct Us for Medico-Legal Podiatry Reports
To request fees, discuss a case, or book an appointment for a claimant:
📧 info@drfoot.co.uk
📞 0121 285 1367
Medico-Legal Podiatry – Expert Witness Reports, Rapid Turnaround, Court-Compliant Analysis.
Download: Medico-Legal Podiatry Instructions Guide (PDF)
Medico-Legal Podiatry – FAQs
Q1. What is medico-legal podiatry?
Medico-legal podiatry involves expert podiatry assessments and reports used in legal cases involving foot, ankle and lower-limb conditions. This may include personal injury, workplace accidents, road traffic collisions, clinical negligence or disputes about treatment, orthotics and long-term function. The podiatry expert provides an independent opinion on diagnosis, causation, prognosis, future care and treatment costs.
Q2. What does a medico-legal podiatry assessment with Mr Abid Hussain involve?
The assessment typically includes a detailed medical and injury history, clinical examination of the foot, ankle and lower limb, ultrasound scanning where indicated, computerised GaitScan™ analysis, video biomechanical assessment and digital strength testing using a dynamometer. Findings are then interpreted to provide a clear, court-compliant opinion on function, prognosis and treatment needs.
Q3. Which types of cases can you report on?
We provide medico-legal podiatry reports for personal injury and clinical negligence matters involving the foot, ankle and lower limb. This includes soft tissue injuries, fractures, tendon and ligament damage, plantar plate tears, chronic biomechanical problems, diabetic foot complications, orthotic-related issues, occupational injuries and sports-related lower-limb trauma.
Q4. Do you accept instructions for claimant, defendant and joint expert work?
Yes. Instructions are accepted from claimant solicitors, defendant solicitors, insurers, case managers and as a single joint expert where required. All opinions are independent and unbiased, in line with current expert witness guidance.
Q5. How long does it take to receive a medico-legal podiatry report?
In most cases, the claimant can be seen within 10–14 working days of instruction. Following the assessment and receipt of all relevant documentation, the medico-legal report is usually completed within approximately 14 days. If you have an urgent deadline, please contact us to discuss availability.
Q6. What information do you need from instructing solicitors?
We normally request a detailed letter of instruction, relevant medical records, imaging reports, witness statements, existing expert reports, details of employment and functional impact, plus any schedules of loss or draft questions you wish answered. Clear instructions ensure a focused, robust and court-ready report.
Q7. Where are assessments carried out?
Assessments are carried out at our clinic at Studio 402, Green House, Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham B9 4AA, an easily accessible central Birmingham location with excellent transport links.
About Your Medico-Legal Podiatry Expert – Mr Abid Hussain
Mr Abid Hussain – Senior Podiatrist & Medico-Legal Expert Witness
Mr Abid Hussain is a highly experienced Senior Podiatrist and Consultant Fellow with over 30 years of expertise in the foot and lower-limb care sector. He graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine from the University of Westminster in 1995 and later completed a Master’s degree in Sports & Exercise Medicine at Queen Mary University of London.
Abid has dedicated his career to complex biomechanics, musculoskeletal podiatry, sports injuries and chronic foot and ankle pain. He routinely manages patients with plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon disorders, forefoot pain, arthritic conditions, gait abnormalities and sports-related lower-limb injuries. His clinical approach combines detailed physical examination with advanced diagnostic technologies including ultrasound, computerised gait analysis and digital strength testing.
In addition to his clinical work, Abid is currently undertaking a PhD at Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, further advancing his expertise in lower-limb biomechanics and injury. He is an independent prescriber and an active member of several professional bodies, including the British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Abid has extensive medico-legal experience providing expert witness podiatry reports for personal injury and clinical negligence cases. His reports are known for being clear, balanced and rigorously evidence-based, with a strong focus on causation, prognosis, functional impact and future treatment needs. Legal teams instruct Abid for his ability to translate complex clinical findings into precise, court-compliant reports that withstand scrutiny.
As founder of the well-established Dr Foot Podiatry brand and website, Abid has also contributed to public education on foot health for many years, helping patients and professionals worldwide better understand foot and ankle conditions
Links
HCPC
https://www.hcpc-uk.org/check-the-register/
Royal College of Podiatry
NHS or NICE Foot & Ankle Clinical Guidance
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance