Mr Htwe Zaw

Mr Htwe Zaw is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in foot and ankle surgery, lower limb trauma and sports injuries. He gained his medical degree at King’s College London in 1997 and after his registrar training, undertook three separate fellowships in foot and ankle surgery at Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital, Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital and The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore. He also attended a trauma fellowship at the prestigious University Hospital in Dresden, learning the latest techniques in treating severe foot and ankle injuries. He also attended foot & ankle units in France and The Netherlands to develop his interest in arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery. Mr Zaw was appointed Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at The Hillingdon NHS Foundation Hospital in 2012 and built up a comprehensive foot and ankle service for the local population. He offers treatment of all foot and ankle conditions using the most advanced surgical techniques, in a truly holistic manner. He performs arthroscopic surgery, bunion surgery, treatment of foot and ankle arthritis (including cartilage procedures), flatfoot and high arch surgery, correction of lesser toe deformities, ligament and tendon reconstruction, surgery in rheumatoid patients and many more. He also provides shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon problem. He is well published in international journals and orthopaedic textbooks, and constantly keeps up to date with the latest evidenced-based research. He has presented papers at several international meetings including keyhole surgery around the ankle joint (hindfoot arthroscopy), cartilage regeneration surgery and fixation of complex fractures in the heel bone (calcaneus). Mr Zaw has lectured at national conferences on foot and ankle surgery as well as lower limb trauma.   Privately insured or self-pay patients can request a consultation with Mr Zaw at the following hospitals: Bishops Wood (Northwood), Clementine Churchill (Harrow), The Royal Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury), The Chiltern (Great Missenden) and The Shelburne (High Wycombe). Please contact his private secretary or book directly through the hospital reception staff.   Clinical Interests Bunion (hallux valgus) surgery Lesser toe correction (including claw and hammer toes) Keyhole (arthroscopic) surgery in the ankle joint, hindfoot joints and toes Cartilage regeneration procedures Foot and ankle arthritis (including ankle replacement and arthroscopic fusion) Major deformity reconstruction (including flat feet) Foot and ankle sprains Achilles tendon and ligament injuries (acute and chronic) Acute lower limb trauma and sports injuries Stress fractures and bone nutrition Fixation of lower limb fractures Plantar fasciitis and Heel Pain Ganglion surgery Morton’s neuroma surgery Shockwave therapy Joint injections   Professional Memberships Royal College of Surgeons of England British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society British Medical Association

Specialist Interests Bunion (hallux valgus) surgery Lesser toe correction (including claw and hammer toes) Keyhole (arthroscopic) surgery in the ankle joint, hindfoot joints and toes Cartilage regeneration procedures Foot and ankle arthritis (including ankle replacement and arthroscopic fusion) Major deformity reconstruction (including flat feet) Foot and ankle sprains Achilles tendon and ligament injuries (acute and chronic) Acute lower limb trauma and sports injuries Stress fractures and bone nutrition Fixation of lower limb fractures Plantar fasciitis and Heel Pain Ganglion surgery Morton’s neuroma surgery Shockwave therapy Joint injections