Mr David Thyagarajan

Mr David Thyagarajan is a senior consultant Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon known for his precision, innovation, and dedication to delivering highest standards of care. He provides specialist treatment for all shoulder and elbow problems at the BMI Thornbury Hospital and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. After graduating in 1994, he completed Higher Surgical Training in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in Bristol before being selected for the prestigious Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship Programme in Nottingham where, he gained extensive experience managing a high volume of complex cases and developed expertise across the full spectrum of shoulder and elbow surgery. To further refine his skills, he visited internationally acclaimed centres of excellence in Houston and San Antonio, USA, gaining experience in pioneering, state of the art techniques. His advanced knowledge and commitment to the field have been recognised with the prestigious SECEC Certification, a distinction awarded by the European Society of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery to a select group of experts dedicated to advancing shoulder and elbow care across Europe. He has a particular interest in arthroscopic and open surgery for sports injuries, shoulder and elbow instability, degenerative joint disease requiring replacement, complex revision and reconstructive custom replacement and sternoclavicular joint surgery. Alongside his clinical work, he is deeply committed to research, education, and innovation. He has published in peer-reviewed journals, serves as a reviewer for The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and regularly presents his work at leading international conferences including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the European Shoulder and Elbow Society Congress (SECEC), and the British Shoulder and Elbow Society (BESS). His expertise has also earned him invitations to speak at major global symposiums including the International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. As a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sheffield and a trainer at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, he plays a key role in mentoring the next generation of orthopedic surgeons. His career combines world class surgical expertise with a genuine passion for helping patients restore movement, strength, and confidence in their everyday lives.

Areas of interest Shoulder: Shoulder pain Arthritis Arthroscopy of the shoulder. Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression Acromio-Clavicular Joint Excision. Acromio-Clavicular Joint Stabilisation. Rotator Cuff Repair. Bankart Stabilisation / Arthroscopic capsulo-labral reconstruction. Latarjet Stabilsiation / Coracoid transfer stabilisation. Pec Major / Pectoralis Major Repair. Distal biceps repair Long head of Biceps Tenodesis Capsular release and manipulation under anaesthetic. Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior (SLAP) repair. Primary Shoulder Replacement. Revision shoulder replacement Complex primary and Revision shoulder surgery with glenoid reconstructions including custom implants Scapulothoracic fusion Steroid (Cortisone) injections. Sternoclavicular Joint Surgery Elbow: Elbow pain Tennis elbow release Golfers Elbow release Nerve decompressions Radial head replacements Elbow instability surgery Primary Total Elbow Replacement Revision Total Elbow Replacement Elbow arthroscopy Complex Elbow fracture fixation surgery