Mr David Shields
MBChB DipMedEd MSc Trauma Surgery (Dist) FRCS(Tr&Orth) PhD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
16 years of experience
Glasgow, G53 3NQ
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36 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Shanmugasundaram Rajkumar, Mr Peter Domos and 16 others
16 years of experience
Glasgow, G53 3NQ
(+1 more)
36 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Shanmugasundaram Rajkumar, Mr Peter Domos and 16 others
Latest Patient Review
29 Aug 2025
Latest Skill endorsement
02 Sep 2025
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About Mr David Shields
Mr David Shields is a Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Glasgow. His clinical areas of interest are complex upper limb injuries and limb reconstruction.
Mr Shields’s primary medical degree was from the University of Glasgow in 2009, with subsequent post graduate degrees in Medical Education (University of Dundee), Trauma Surgery (University of Swansea) and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering (University of Glasgow). He then undertook 3 prestigious fellowships, as an AO Trauma Fellow (Bern, Switzerland) then an upper limb fellow (Wrightington, England) then Trauma & Reconstruction (Sheffield, England). He is a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Society, British Elbow and Shoulder Society and is currently on the executive committee for the Bone and Joint Infection Society and the research sub-committee for the British Limb Reconstruction Society.
As an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Glasgow, Mr Shields maintains an active role in research having published a multitude of peer review articles, is an editor for McRae’s Orthopaedic textbook and regularly presents a international conferences. Additionally he currently receives academic funding from Medical Research Scotland, Engineering and Physical Science Reasearch Council and Medical Research Council. He leads a small research group and supervises a PhD student, masters student, research associates and clinical research fellows.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & skill endorsements by other professionals
- Shoulder Pain (27)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (9)
- Arthroscopy (9)
- Others (58)
Subspecialties
- Hand & Wrist Surgery
- Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7036933
Education
University of Glasgow
Medicine
Graduated 2009
Publications
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11 / 12 / 2024
Survivorship of the Stryker Ascend Flex uncemented metaphyseal bearing stem at a minimum 2-and 5-year follow-up
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11 / 12 / 2024
Proceedings of the United Kingdom Periprosthetic Joint Infection Meeting 2022: Fracture-Related Infection Session
Published in
11 / 12 / 2024
Shaking Up Bone Regeneration: A Review of Nanovibrational Stimulation on Signalling Pathways in the Pursuit of a Cellular Therapy-Based Bone Graft Substitute
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Languages spoken
- English
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £220
- Follow-up appointment: £150
insurers
- General and Medical
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- WPA
- Bupa
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Healix Health Services
- Vitality
Location
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221 Crookston Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G53 3NQ
Reviews
5
It was a quick visit with outcome of previous visit discussed professionally.
5
Really worried about another shoulder op but Mr Shields has put me at ease xx
4.5
Answered my questions promptly by email then by telephone.
5
Shoulder issue, impressed by Mr Shield’s understanding, care and professionalism
4.5
Very good and clear options/risks with recovery details
5
Excellent appointment with Mr David Shields who is extremely knowledgeable with a lovely, kind approach.
5
Very professional my 2nd visit.
5
Such a great consultant, explained everything so clearly and looking forward to getting the right physio and start to feel better soon.
5
5
Mr Sheilds is a very nice gentleman. He answered all my questions in an understandable way. He explained all my options in a straightforward manor and was honest in doing so. He gave me a cortisone injection into my right shoulder and I never felt a thing and it has worked really well. I look forward to seeing him in two months.
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Mr Shields is a great shoulder and hand surgeon with excellent surgical and interpersonal skills , liked by his colleagues and patient alike!
02 Sep 2025
Mr Shanmugasundaram Rajkumar
Orthopaedic SurgeryExcellent surgeon with cutting-edge surgical skills and up-to-date knowledge. Highly recommend him!
15 Jul 2025
Mr Peter Domos
Orthopaedic SurgeryDavid is a highly skilled surgeon with expertise in upper limb surgery and trauma reconstruction. He was a trusted colleague throughout our training together.
04 Mar 2025
Mr William Wilson
Orthopaedic SurgeryDave is a highly skilled shoulder and elbow and trauma surgeon. He has completed internationally recognised fellowships which allow him to offer the latest evidence based techniques to his patients. A great surgeon.
28 Feb 2025
Mr Rupert Wharton
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Most recent articles
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11 December 2024
scholar.google.de
PASSIVE PRONOSUPINATION IS NOT VALUABLE IN PREDICTION OF RADIUS MALREDUCTION – A CADAVERIC STUDY
The management of displaced forearm diaphyseal fractures in adults is predominantly operative. Anatomical reduction is necessary to infer optimal motion and strength. The authors have observed an intraoperative technique where passive pronosupination is examined to assess quality of reduction as a surrogate marker for active movement.
30 May 2016
boneandjoint.org.uk
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Closed Surgical Wounds in Musculoskeletal Oncology Patients - A Case-Control Trial
Following excision of musculoskeletal tumours, patients are at high risk of wound issues such as infection, dehiscence and delayed healing. This is due to a multitude of factors including the invasive nature of the disease, extensive soft tissue dissection, disruption to blood and lymphatic drainage, residual cavity and adjuvant therapies. The use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has a growing body of evidence on its beneficial effect of wound healing such as promoting cell differentiation, minimising oedema and thermoregulation. Traditionally, these dressings have been used for open or dehisced wounds; however recent research has investigated its role in closed wounds.
31 May 2017
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Radiofrequency ablation for osteoid osteoma - Recurrence rates and predictive factors - PubMed
The traditional cut off between osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma appears less rigidly defined than previously thought and probably represents a progressive scale with larger lesions responding less well to RFA. This study indicates that each millimetre increase represents a ×1.33 chance of recurren …
18 June 2018
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Mr David Shields's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 41 reviews.
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Mr David Shields speaks English
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Mr David Shields primarily practices at Ross Hall Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at 221 Crookston Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G53 3NQ
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Mr David Shields is working Tuesday (09:30 - 13:00), Thursday (18:00 - 20:00)
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