Mr Paul Birdsall is a highly experienced Hand Specialist with 21 years as a Consultant Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon at Torbay Hospital. He established and led the hand service at the hospital, focusing on patient care and quality improvement projects. His extensive training includes a National Orthopaedic-Plastic Surgery Fellowship in Hand Surgery in Leeds and an Upper Limb Trauma Fellowship in Boston, USA. Mr Birdsall's specialisations cover peripheral nerve surgery, Dupuytren�s disease, hand and wrist trauma, and arthritis, including joint replacement surgery. With a keen interest in peripheral nerve surgery and Dupuytren�s disease, Mr Birdsall has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at scientific meetings across the UK and Europe. He is an active member of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand, attending their scientific meetings regularly. His broad exposure to various hand and wrist conditions, including microsurgery and arthroplasty, gives him a comprehensive skill set in managing complex orthopaedic cases. Outside his medical practice, Mr Birdsall specialises in treating conditions like carpal tunnel, ganglions, trigger digits, and fusions. His dedication to providing the best patient experience through quality improvement projects reflects his commitment to delivering high-quality care in orthopaedic surgery.