The Upper Limb Clinic

We at The Upper Limb Clinic at Ross Hall Hospital, Glasgow, provides specialist, consultant-led care for conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.

 

We deliver personalised solutions for individuals with arm, shoulder, or elbow problems—whether caused by injury, wear and tear, or nerve conditions—by combining expert care with advanced, evidence-based treatment.

What We Offer

As a triple fellowship trained consultant, Mr Shields offers comprehensive upper limb care.

Shoulder
Rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement, stabilisation surgery, arthroscopy and more.

  • Rotator Cuff Surgery
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Stabilisation
  • Arthroscopy
Elbow
Cubital tunnel release, elbow replacement, fracture treatment, ligament repair and more.

  • Cubital Tunnel Release
  • Elbow Replacement
  • Fracture Treatment
  • Ligament Repair
Wrist & Hand
Carpal tunnel release, Dupuytren's disease, trigger finger, ganglion cyst removal and more.

  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Dupuytren's Disease
  • Trigger Finger
  • Ganglion Removal
Ready to Get Back to What You Love?
Don't wait — book your consultation today and take the first step towards recovery. Faster than NHS waiting times.

Reviews

My first visit to RossHall and it lived up to my expectations. Mr Shields was informative and his friendly persona put me at ease.
N.B
18/03/2026
Very informative and put me at ease. Staff very welcoming. Clinic very clean and well kept.
V.C.
13/03/2026
I cannot praise Mr Shields highly enough. From the initial consultation he made me feel confident and he explained everything to me and also to my two daughters. He was always very courteous and was willing to answer any questions we had. I would recommend him to anyone with a shoulder injury.
K.L
06/01/2026

Why Choose The Upper Limb Clinic?

We aspire to understand what you enjoy in life and plot a path to get you back to it.

Triple Fellowship Trained

Mr David Shields holds fellowships from Bern, Wrightington, and Sheffield

Faster Than NHS

Private clinic offering significantly shorter waiting times

Insurance Partners

Covered by all major health insurers including Bupa and AXA

Easy Booking

Book online or via WhatsApp for convenient appointment scheduling

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Mr David Shields

Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Glasgow.

 

With clinical interest in complex upper limb injuries and limb reconstruction, Mr Shields brings expertise from three prestigious international fellowships.

Send us a message

Contact Us

We’re here to help with any questions or support.

Email

Contact us via email
info@theupperlimbclinic.co.uk

Phone

Call us and let's discuss
07822 018648

Address

Ross Hall Hospital
221 Crookston Road
Glasgow, G52 3NQ

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