Medical articles from Mr Paul Hamilton

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03/10/2023

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Plantar fasciitis: An expert's guide to prevention and treatment

In his latest online article, leading consultant in orthopaedics Mr Paul Hamilton explains plantar fasciitis in detail. He explains the causes symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this common but painful condition.

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07/08/2023

Mr Paul Hamilton

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Achilles heel injury: What are my treatment options?

The Achilles tendon is a band of tissue that is used when walking, running and jumping. While the Achilles tendon can withstand great stresses from these movements, it is also prone to irritation, inflammation, resulting in injury. Here to provide an expert insight into an Achilles heel injury, including types, symptoms and treatment, is Mr Paul Hamilton, renowned orthopaedic consultant.

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26/06/2023

Mr Paul Hamilton

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Bunions: All you need to know about diagnosis and treatment

To learn more about the causes and diagnosis of bunions, we invited highly esteemed consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon Mr Paul Hamilton to share his expert insight. The leading specialist also discusses treatment options, including when surgery is indicated.

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11/05/2023

Mr Paul Hamilton

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Flat feet: When is treatment required?

Surprisingly, symptoms such as hip or knee pain can be the result of flat feet. We asked revered consultant foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon Mr Paul Hamilton to shed light on the symptoms of flat feet and share his expert insight on what types of treatment are available for this condition.

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05/05/2022

Mr Paul Hamilton

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Putting the spring back in your step: Could forefoot reconstruction surgery help you?

Forefoot reconstruction surgery can be the answer to troublesome bunions, pain under foot and restricted movement caused by arthritic inflammation of the toe joint. Leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Paul Hamilton, who is specialist in foot and ankle surgery, gives expert insight into forefoot reconstruction procedures and the relief various techniques can offer patients in this illuminating article.

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20/01/2021

Mr Paul Hamilton

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Morton’s neuroma: how to relieve pain in the ball of your foot

If you are living with unbearable pain in the ball of your foot, it might be Morton's neuroma, which is the thickening of the tissues around the nerves, which leads to the toes. We spoke to consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Peter Hamilton about the neoconservative treatment options that you can try at home.

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07/05/2019

Mr Paul Hamilton

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Tips on foot care: ankle sprain and bunions

Landed awkwardly on your feet after a fall? If you're experiencing a swollen ankle, chances are you may have sprained it! Read more from our expert orthopaedic surgeon Mr Paul Hamilton on what you can do to ensure that the ankle heals as fast as possible.

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30/04/2019

Mr Paul Hamilton

Orthopaedic Surgeon

How to treat arthritis in your feet

The foot is an amazing structure, which is made up of lots of bones and joints that can, unfortunately, be affected by arthritis. But why are some people more prone to developing foot arthritis than others? We've asked our expert orthopaedic surgeon Mr Paul Hamilton to explain the cause and the treatment options for the condition.

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07/12/2017

Mr Paul Hamilton

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Deal with your heel! A guide to how heel pain can be treated

Top orthpaedic surgeon Mr Paul Hamilton ends his series of articles on heel pain with a guide to treatment

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22/11/2017

Mr Paul Hamilton

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Why does my heel hurt so much? A brief guide to heel pain

Do you have an ache or pain in your heel that just won’t go away? Check out our quick guide to heel pain, Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis!