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Mr David A Cairns

Mr David A Cairns

Aberdeen Orthopaedics LLP

Trauma & orthopaedic surgery 04442666

http://www.aberdeenorthopaedics.com

 

  • Bupa Platinum consultant
  • is fee assuredFee assured
  • Open Referral network
Overview
Bupa Platinum consultant
Fee assured
Open Referral network

Specialises in

  • Hand & Wrist
  • Shoulder & Elbow

Offers

  • Face-to-face consultations
  • Video and telephone consultations

About me

Senior Orthopaedic & Trauma surgeon with 15 years of Consultant experience. Active interest in research and education.

FRCS examiner and Director of North of Scotland Training Programme in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Areas of interest

Shoulder surgery with a specialist interest in arthroscopy, rotator cuff injuries, instability surgery and joint replacement.

Elbow surgery and management of tendinopathy eg tennis or golfer's elbow

Hand surgery - carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren's surgery and arthritis

Medical secretaries

Anaesthetists worked with

  • Mr David A Cairns has worked with Dr Paul Bourke at the following hospitals:

    • Albyn Hospital (1-5)
  • Mr David A Cairns has worked with Dr Manisha Kumar at the following hospitals:

    • Albyn Hospital (1-5)
My qualifications & training
My private practice
Consultant's practices
Information for healthcare professionals

Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)

Procedures completed

  • W9030

    Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral - (>50)

    Albyn Hospital (>50)

  • A6510

    Carpal tunnel release (open) - (5-50)

    Albyn Hospital (5-50)

  • W9040

    Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral - (5-50)

    Albyn Hospital (5-50)

  • W9050

    Shoulder hydrodistension +/- image guidance - (5-50)

    Albyn Hospital (5-50)

  • W8194

    Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and excision of distal clavicle (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint) - (5-50)

    Albyn Hospital (5-50)

  • T5900

    Excision of ganglion - (5-50)

    Albyn Hospital (5-50)

  • W8193

    Arthroscopic subacromial decompression - (5-50)

    Albyn Hospital (5-50)

  • T7231

    Open release of constriction of sheath of tendon (e.g. trigger finger) - (1-5)

    Albyn Hospital (1-5)

  • T7481

    Autologous blood injection for tendinopathy with/without dry needling and ultrasound guidance - (1-5)

    Albyn Hospital (1-5)

  • T7982

    Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint) - (1-5)

    Albyn Hospital (1-5)

  • W7872

    Arthroscopic arthrolysis of shoulder contracture +/- manipulation/injection - (1-5)

    Albyn Hospital (1-5)

  • T5410

    Dupuytren's subcutaneous fasciotomy - (1-5)

    Albyn Hospital (1-5)

  • W7718

    Primary arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation procedure (including labral/SLAP/tendon repair) - (1-5)

    Albyn Hospital (1-5)

  • S0632

    Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Head & Neck (excluding lipoma) - (1-5)

    Albyn Hospital (1-5)

  • T8050

    Surgical release of humeral epicondylitis (lateral or medial) (e.g. 'Tennis Elbow') - (1-5)

    Albyn Hospital (1-5)

  • T5203

    Dupuytren's fasciectomy single digit with proximal interphalangeal joint - (1-5)

    Albyn Hospital (1-5)

  • T7915

    Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm - (1-5)

    Albyn Hospital (1-5)

  • 20365

    Follow-up out-patient consultation - remote - (1-5)

  • A6810

    Neurolysis and transposition of peripheral nerve (excludes carpal tunnel release) - (1-5)

    Albyn Hospital (1-5)

  • T5222

    Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - single digit - (1-5)

    Albyn Hospital (1-5)

  • W8820

    Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of shoulder joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure) - (1-5)

    Albyn Hospital (1-5)

  • W7719

    Primary open shoulder stabilisation procedure (including labral/SLAP/tendon repair) - (1-5)

    Albyn Hospital (1-5)

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