Hand Surgery
Dr Breidahl is well trained and experienced in hand surgery, having completed post-graduate studies with a Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship at St Vincent’s hospital, in addition to the standard training in hand surgery within the plastic surgery fellowship. He is a member of the Australian Hand Surgery Society.
Practicing in a broad range of hand conditions, Dr Breidahl is particularly interested in the following areas:
- Dupuytren’s contracture, utilising all treatment modalities, including needle fasciotomy, collagenase injections and surgery.
- Joint replacement surgery for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (both open and endoscopic techniques)
- Tendon transfers
- Treatment of ganglions
All surgery carries with it risks and complications. See here for a summary of the common risks. Risks specific to both your personal situation and the specific procedures you are seeking will be discussed in detail at your appointment with Dr Breidahl.
Team
Dr. Alan Breidahl
Dr. Alan BreidahlPlastic and Reconstructive Surgeon “Dr. Alan Breidahl has extensive training and over 25 years experience in plastic surgery. Having achieved the highest level of Plastic surgery training in Australia, Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of...
Lee Kuzma
Lee KuzmaDivision 1 Nurse and Dermal Therapist With over 20 years of nursing experience and 15 years of dermal therapy experience, including anti-wrinkle treatments, IPL, peels and microdermabrasion, Lee is highly skilled to bring the best out in your skin.Melbourne...
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