Medical articles from Mr Stephen Lipscombe

Leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Stephen Lipscombe tells us all about trigger finger, its symptoms, causes and treatment option in this informative article.

Here, Mr Stephen Lipscombe tells us all we should know about basal thumb arthritis, including in what ways patients' lifestyle is usually affected by the condition.

For patients with Dupuytren’s contracture, the range of both surgical and non-surgical treatment options available helps most people to manage their condition effectively. In this informative article,...

Tingling, numbness and pain in your hands and fingers may indicate carpal tunnel syndrome, a common condition caused by a compression of the median nerve. To treat this condition, an orthopaedic surge...

If you have exhausted all non-surgical treatment options for your wrist arthritis, you may want to discuss with your specialist whether you are a suitable candidate for wrist joint replacement surgery...

Wondering where to start with your treatment options for your wrist arthritis? Whether it's from a wearing a splint to steroid injections or even surgery, one of our expert hand and wrist surgeons Mr ...

Sometimes, surgery is necessary to cure a trigger digit. Dr Stephen Lipscombe explains when surgery for trigger finger or trigger thumb is necessary, what to expect from the procedure and its success...

Do you have a bothersome cyst on your finger? In some cases, these can be painful! Hand and wrist surgeon Dr Stephen Lipscombe explains how these are treated.