Mr Stephen Lipscombe, Consultant Hand and Wrist Surgeon

Mr Stephen Lipscombe

Consultant Orthopaedic Hand & Wrist Surgeon
GMC Number
6053053
Procedures performed
75000+
Consultant Since
2013
Mr Stephen Lipscombe is a Consultant Hand and Wrist Surgeon specialising in the management of a wide range of hand and wrist conditions. His practice includes both elective and trauma-related conditions, with a focus on accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment for each patient.

Clinical Expertise

Conditions Treated

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger and Trigger Thumb
Wrist Fracture
Finger Joint Arthritis
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis
Ganglion Cyst
ECU Tendonitis
Mucous Cyst
Wrist Arthritis
Hand Fractures

Procedures Performed

Carpal Tunnel Release
Trigger Finger Release
Ganglion Excision
Dupuytren's Fasciectomy
Wrist fracture fixation
Hand fracture fixation

Area of Expertise

Hand and Wrist pain
Nerve compression Syndromes
Hand and Wrist Arthritis
Tendon disorders
Hand trauma and reconstructive surgery

Mr Stephen Lipscombe

“Management of hand and wrist conditions is based on careful assessment and selecting the most appropriate treatment to restore function and reduce pain.”

Biography

Mr Stephen Lipscombe is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in hand and wrist surgery. He manages a wide range of conditions affecting the hand and wrist, including both elective conditions and acute injuries. He completed his medical training in the UK and undertook specialist orthopaedic training with a focus on upper limb and hand surgery. His clinical practice includes the diagnosis and management of conditions such as arthritis, nerve compression syndromes, tendon disorders and hand trauma. Mr Lipscombe has experience in both surgical and non-surgical treatment of hand and wrist conditions, with an emphasis on individualised treatment planning. He is involved in the care of patients with acute injuries as well as those with long-standing conditions affecting function and quality of life. In addition to his clinical work, he contributes to the training of junior doctors and is involved in delivering orthopaedic and hand surgery services within the NHS.

Professional Background

Qualifications

MBChB
BSc (Hons)
MRCP
FRCS (Tr & Orth)
British Diploma of Hand Surgery

Professional Memberships

British Society for Surgery of the Hand

Achievements & Awards

  • Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialist interest in hand and wrist surgery
  • Experience in both elective and trauma hand surgery
  • Involvement in training and supervision of junior doctors

Languages Spoken

English

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