Clinical services

Procedures & conditions

Dr Melsom treats the full range of hand and upper limb conditions. During your consultation, your diagnosis, the realistic options — surgical and non-surgical — and expected recovery will be explained clearly, including a written estimate of fees if surgery is recommended.

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Hand

The hand is where precision matters most. Dr Melsom combines orthopaedic and microsurgical techniques to treat nerve compression, tendon problems, fractures, arthritis and complex soft-tissue injuries.

Wrist

From acute fractures to chronic instability and arthritis, wrist problems are assessed with careful examination and targeted imaging, with keyhole (arthroscopic) options where appropriate.

Elbow

Elbow pain commonly arises from tendon overload, nerve entrapment or injury. Most conditions respond to non-surgical care; surgery is offered when it is clearly the right next step.

Shoulder

Shoulder conditions are managed from first presentation to joint replacement — including arthroscopic repair of the rotator cuff and labrum, treatment of instability, and anatomic or reverse shoulder replacement.

Detailed patient guides

In-depth information on the conditions we treat most often — symptoms, treatment options and what recovery looks like.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Numbness, tingling and night pain in the hand caused by pressure on the median nerve — commonly treated with carpal tunnel release.

Rotator Cuff Tears & Repair

Shoulder pain and weakness from a torn rotator cuff — managed with structured rehabilitation or keyhole (arthroscopic) repair.

Tennis Elbow

Pain on the outside of the elbow from overload of the forearm extensor tendons — most cases settle without surgery.

Wrist Fractures

From simple distal radius fractures to complex intra-articular injuries and scaphoid non-union — modern fixation aims at early, reliable recovery of function.

Frozen Shoulder

A painful, stiff shoulder caused by inflammation and tightening of the joint capsule — usually self-resolving, but treatable when it isn't.

Trigger Finger

A catching, clicking or locking finger caused by inflammation of the flexor tendon sheath — treatable with injection or a brief day procedure.

Wrist Joint Replacement (Motec® Prosthesis)

Advanced wrist arthritis treated by joint replacement rather than fusion, preserving movement while relieving pain.

Dupuytren's Disease

Thickening of tissue in the palm that can draw the fingers into the palm — treated when contracture interferes with hand function.

Shoulder Replacement

Joint replacement for shoulder arthritis or irreparable rotator cuff tears — reliable pain relief and restored everyday function.

Thumb Base Joint Replacement (TOUCH® Prosthesis)

Arthritis at the base of the thumb treated by joint replacement with a modern dual-mobility implant, preserving thumb length and pinch strength.

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