Mr Sam Dalal

I am a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon on the specialist register, with a particular focus on conditions affecting the hand and wrist. I understand how painful or limiting these issues can be in everyday life, and I aim to provide clear guidance and effective treatment tailored to your needs.

My clinical work centres on treating a wide range of hand and wrist conditions. These include arthritis, Dupuytren’s disease (a condition that causes the fingers to bend towards the palm), nerve compression problems such as carpal or cubital tunnel syndrome, as well as sports injuries, fractures and soft tissue injuries. I also have extensive experience managing conditions like De Quervain’s disease, ganglions, and trigger finger or thumb. In addition, I perform procedures such as wrist arthroscopy, which is a minimally invasive technique used to diagnose and treat joint problems.

I qualified in medicine from the University of Sheffield in 1997 and went on to complete my specialist training in trauma and orthopaedic surgery in the North West of England. I was awarded my fellowship in trauma and orthopaedic surgery in 2009.

To further develop my expertise in hand and wrist surgery, I undertook specialist fellowships at leading centres, including the Upper Limb Unit in Wrightington, the Pulvertaft Hand Centre in Derby, and the Hand and Upper Extremity Service at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, USA.

Alongside my clinical training, I completed an MSc in Medical Engineering at the University of Leeds in 2007, which has enhanced my understanding of the technical aspects of orthopaedic care.

I was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgeon at Sunderland Royal Hospital in 2012.

I see patients at Spire Washington Hospital on Thursday afternoons, with other appointment times available on request.