Medical articles from Mr Stephen Lipscombe

05/06/2024

Orthopaedic Surgeon

FAQs on trigger finger

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

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26/07/2023

Mr Stephen Lipscombe

Orthopaedic Surgeon

How does basal thumb arthritis affect lifestyle?

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.

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08/06/2023

Mr Stephen Lipscombe

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dupuytren’s contracture: A guide to surgical and non-surgical treatment

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, highly revered consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Stephen Lipscombe details the available options and also discusses the most common ways the condition can affect the hand's function.

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18/05/2022

Mr Stephen Lipscombe

Orthopaedic Surgeon

What is carpal tunnel decompression?

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 surgeon may carry out a carpal tunnel decompression. Mr Stephen Lipscombe, highly experienced hand and wrist surgeon, explains what this procedure involves.

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27/11/2020

Mr Stephen Lipscombe

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Wrist joint replacement: when to have surgery for arthritis

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 as an effective way to relieve pain. We spoke to one of our wrist surgeons Dr Stephen Lipscombe all about the procedure and just how effective it can be.

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09/11/2020

Mr Stephen Lipscombe

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Deciding on the best treatment for wrist arthritis

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 Stephen Lipscombe explains all of the possibilities that are available to relieve you from wrist pain.

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30/09/2020

Mr Stephen Lipscombe

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Trigger finger surgery explained by a specialist

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 rate.

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15/09/2020

Mr Stephen Lipscombe

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Hand swelling and the treatment of finger cysts

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.