Shoulder surgeon in Brisbane & Ipswich
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.
Seeing Dr Melsom about your shoulder
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.
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Detailed patient guides
All shoulder conditions we treat
- Rotator cuff tears and arthroscopic repair
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder replacement
- Shoulder instability and labral repair
- Shoulder impingement and subacromial decompression
- Rotator cuff pathology (non-surgical management)
Don't see your condition listed? Dr Melsom treats the full spectrum of shoulder 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.