Mr Stephen Lipscombe
Qualifications
MBChB, BSc, FRCS (Tr and Orth), Diploma Hand Surgery
GMC number: 6053053
Practising since: 2002
Specialties
Orthopaedic surgery
Sub-specialties: Hand and Wrist Surgery
Consultation times
- Alternate Friday Mornings 10:00–12.30
- Overview
About
Mr Stephen Lipscombe is an experienced orthopaedic upper limb surgeon with a dedicated subspecialty interest in hand and wrist surgery.
He provides expert assessment, surgical management, and personalised care for both traumatic injuries and elective hand and wrist conditions at Nuffield Health Chester Hospital, The Grosvenor.
Education
Mr Lipscombe graduated with honours from Liverpool Medical School, following a first‑class degree in physiology at the University of Liverpool, where his academic work focused on calcium signalling in pancreatic acinar cells.
His strong scientific background underpins his evidence‑based and patient‑centred approach to orthopaedic care.
He completed the majority of his orthopaedic training within the Mersey Deanery, before undertaking one of the small number of nationally recognised Advanced Training Fellowships in Hand and Wrist Surgery.
He has also successfully achieved the British Diploma in Hand Surgery, reflecting a high level of specialist expertise in his field.
Clinical practice
Mr Lipscombe’s practice encompasses the full spectrum of upper limb trauma and hand/wrist conditions, including:
Elective hand and wrist surgery
Nerve disorders
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Keyhole carpal tunnel release
- Ulnar nerve compression
Joint replacement
- Base of thumb replacement
- Finger joint replacement
- Wrist arthroplasty
Dupuytren’s disease
- Needle fasciotomy
- Fasciectomy
- Skin grafting
Minimally invasive and advanced wrist procedures
- Wrist arthroscopy
- Management of scaphoid and complex wrist pathology
Trauma surgery
- Acute injuries of the hand, wrist, and upper limb
- Fracture management and reconstruction
Clinical approach
Mr Lipscombe is committed to providing high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
He focuses on accurate diagnosis, clear communication, and tailored treatment planning, combining advanced surgical techniques with the latest evidence to help patients regain function and return to activities safely and confidently.
Special interests
- Small joint replacement
- Scaphoid non-union
- Wrist arthroscopy.
Other interests
Hand and wrist fractures
Personal interests
Stephen is a keen sportsman and the majority of his leisure time is spent training for Olympic-distance triathlon, competing in Chester, Salford and Chirk events each year.
He lives locally in Chester with his wife Hilary and daughter Anabelle. Chester Zoo is one of their favourite destinations.
He is a member of the
Folio Society for book collections and has a season ticket at Manchester United.
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Stephen Lipscombe at Nuffield Health
- Osteotomy
- Trigger finger release
- Carpal tunnel release
- Manipulation under anaesthesia (MUA)
- Hand surgery
- Trapeziectomy
- Dupuytren's fasciectomy
- Image guided joint injections
Locations Mr Stephen Lipscombe works with
Related experience
Research
Pain and outcomes of carpal tunnel release under
local anaesthetic with or without a tourniquet: a randomised controlled trial
Iqbal H, Doorgakant
A, Rehmatullah N, Ramavath A, Pidikiti P, and Lipscombe S (2018) Journal of
Hand Surgery 43(8): 808-812
Scaphoid fracture non-union: a systematic review
of surgical treatment using bone graft
Ferguson D, Shanbhag
V, Hedley H, Reichart I, Lipscombe S, and Davis T (2016)
Journal of Hand
Surgery 41(5): 492-500
Short review article: Ultrasonic assessment of flexor tendon
mobilisation: effect of different mobilisation techniques on tendon excursion (Karstanje J-WH et al.)
Lipscombe S (2012)
Journal of Hand
Surgery 37-E 7:707-708
Long-term outcome of percutaneous tennis elbow
release
Nazar A, Lipscombe S,
and Waseem M (2012)
The Open Orthopaedics Journal 6, 129-132
Memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Society of Surgery of the Hand
- Fellow Royal College of Surgeons (England)
Other posts held
- Orthopaedic Consultant Surgeon at Whiston Hospital
Insurers Mr Stephen Lipscombe works with
Mr Stephen Lipscombe works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Simplyhealth
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
- Benenden Health
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa Global
- Bupa On Demand
- Cigna International
- Healix
- Health Now
- Police Mutual
Declaration
Mr Stephen Lipscombe does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Stephen Lipscombe does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Stephen Lipscombe does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.