Hand surgeon in Brisbane & Ipswich
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.
Seeing Dr Melsom about your hand
Dr David Melsom is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty interest in the hand and upper limb. He consults at the Wesley Hospital in Auchenflower and the Ipswich Specialist Centre.
Your consultation considers your symptoms, examination and relevant scans, along with the activities that matter to you. Treatment options and recovery are discussed in the context of your individual condition. See what to bring and how to arrange a referral.
Visit the Carpal Tunnel Clinic for assessment and the symptom questionnaire →
Detailed patient guides
All hand conditions we treat
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Trigger finger
- Dupuytren's disease
- De Quervain's disease
- Flexor and extensor tendon injuries
- Hand and finger fractures
- Mallet finger
- Nail bed injuries
- Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis of the hand
- Thumb base joint replacement (TOUCH prosthesis)
- Small joint replacement (arthroplasty)
- Tendon transfers
- Soft tissue reconstruction, flaps and grafts
- Golfing injuries
Don't see your condition listed? Dr Melsom treats the full spectrum of hand problems — contact the rooms to discuss a referral.
Ready to make an appointment?
Book online through HealthEngine, or call our rooms on (07) 3870 0116. A current GP or specialist referral is required to claim Medicare benefits.