Mr Andrew Irwin is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery, as well as sports injuries and shoulder decompression. He has expertise in trauma and orthopaedic surgery and is a member of the prestigious British Elbow & Shoulder Surgeons (BESS) association. Mr Irwin holds a FRCS Ed (Orth) qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, which he obtained in 1996. He is affiliated with NHS Choose & Book at Spire Harpenden Hospital and also practices at OSD Healthcare. In addition to his surgical practice, Mr Irwin is actively involved in providing education and training to healthcare professionals. He regularly delivers talks and presentations to local physiotherapists and general practitioners, covering topics such as injection techniques and orthopaedic conditions. He is associated with CPD Gateway, an organization that organizes these educational events. Outside of his medical practice, Mr Irwin enjoys walking, playing golf, and keeping sheep. He also has a keen interest in research, particularly focused on the outcomes of shoulder surgery, especially in sports injuries, and pain relief following arthroscopic shoulder surgery. For more information about Mr Andrew Irwin, please visit [shoulder.co.uk](http://www.shoulder.co.uk).