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Andrew Lodge Orthotics

30 Epsom Way
Kirkheaton
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD5 0LE


Contact Person: Andrew Lodge
Phone: 07903 834792
Occupation: Consultant Orthotist and Orthotic Expert Witness

Andrew Lodge is a highly experienced Orthotist who has practised extensively in all aspects of Orthotics including service management and development, product evaluation and clinical practice for over 30 years.

He has 10 over years’ experience of expert witness work currently writing around 50 reports each year. His in depth up to date knowledge enables him to act as a highly effective expert witness, including giving evidence in court. He is able to assist in cases where any level of orthotic intervention, opinion or expertise is required. Reports are prompt and concise with clear explanations of any medical or technical terms.

Andrew is trained in report writing, giving evidence in Court and holds the Cardiff University Law School Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate.

He is a member of British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics, the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics and is registered as an Orthotist with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Andrew is able to offer appointments for assessment in his rooms in South London, Cardiff or West Yorkshire. Alternatively domiciliary visits can be offered nationwide.

He is able to accept instructions in all aspects of Orthotics including clinical and professional negligence and trauma. Specialist areas include

  • • Prescribing and dispensing errors
  • • Foot and ankle injuries or surgery
  • • Spinal cord injury
  • • Sports medicine
  • • Sports and leisure injuries and treatment
  • • Rheumatology
  • • Head, brain and spinal cord disease or injury
  • • Cerebal palsy and cerebal birth injury
  • • Cerebal haemorrhage and stroke
  • • Congenital abnormalities
  • • Neurodevelopmental disorders (paediatrics)
  • • Hip disorders and developmental dysplasia
  • • Prosthetics and biomechanics
  • • Orthopaedic footwear
  • • Road traffic accidents
  • • Falling, tripping and slipping accidents
  • • Sports and leisure injuries
  • • Care, housing and equipment requirements and costs
  • • Rehabilitation assessment and costing
  • • Workplace issues
  • • Footwear and leather industry

Andrew Lodge can act for either claimant or defendant or as a Single Joint Expert