Hand numbness or tingling
Assessment for carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and related nerve symptoms.
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Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mr Kieran Lappin
Private consultant-led assessment and treatment, with clear next-step planning and follow-up.
MB BCh BAO MPhil FRCS(Tr&Orth)
Private consultation £250
£250 consultationBooking team confirms availability
How This Consultant Can Help
What patients commonly see Lappin for
Start with your symptoms, a diagnosis, or a procedure question and move into the right consultant-led next step.
Painful lumps or triggering
Specialist review for ganglions, trigger finger, and other common hand conditions.
Wrist pain or stiffness
Consultant-led assessment for arthritis, tendon problems, and unresolved wrist injuries.
Elbow pain
Treatment planning for tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and upper limb overuse problems.
What to Expect
From first enquiry to a clear next step
The route into consultant orthopaedic surgeon care is designed to be straightforward, responsive, and easy to understand.
01Step 1
Start your booking
Start a direct enquiry with our team and we will arrange the right upper limb consultation for your hand, wrist, or elbow condition.
02Step 2
Consultation
Meet with Mr Lappin for a thorough orthopaedic assessment, physical examination, and discussion of your symptoms and medical history.
03Step 3
Treatment plan
Your consultant will recommend the most appropriate treatment, whether conservative management or surgical intervention, and explain the process in full.
04Step 4
Recovery & aftercare
Mr Lappin will provide a tailored rehabilitation plan and follow-up to ensure optimal recovery and return to function.
Pathway Support
Booking support
The booking team will confirm the next available appointment and anything needed before you attend.
Your consultation is led by Lappin and focused on the right next step for you.
Self-funded and insured patients can both use the same enquiry route.
Treatments & Procedures
Treatment pathways linked to Lappin
Explore the procedures, investigations, and specialist routes most commonly delivered by Mr Kieran Lappin.
01
Hand conditions
This pathway includes specialist assessment and treatment planning for carpal tunnel, trigger finger, dupuytren’s contracture.
Carpal tunnelTrigger fingerDupuytren’s contracture
02
Wrist conditions
This pathway includes specialist assessment and treatment planning for ganglions, de quervain’s syndrome, scaphoid non-union.
GanglionsDe Quervain’s syndromeScaphoid non-union
03
Elbow conditions
This pathway includes specialist assessment and treatment planning for tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, arthritis.
Tennis elbowGolfer’s elbowArthritis
Meet Your Consultant
Specialist Upper Limb Surgery
Mr Kieran Lappin completed his medical degree at Queen’s University Belfast before joining the Northern Ireland surgical rotation, where he gained valuable experience across a range of surgical specialties before choosing to specialise in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
He completed a Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) researching Perthes’ disease, deepening his understanding of musculoskeletal conditions. Following this, he undertook a five-year specialist training programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
During his training, Mr Lappin spent a formative year at the renowned Wrightington Hospital in Lancashire — one of the UK’s leading upper limb units — working under the guidance of Professor John Stanley, where he developed his subspecialty interest in upper limb surgery.
In 2006, Mr Lappin returned to Northern Ireland and was appointed as a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at Altnagelvin Hospital. With over 16 years of consultant experience, his practice has focused increasingly on upper limb surgery, encompassing conditions of the hand, wrist, and elbow.
He served as Clinical Lead for Trauma & Orthopaedics within the Western Trust for almost eight years, demonstrating his commitment to service development and clinical leadership.
CredentialsProfessional qualifications and clinical background
MB BCh BAO
MPhil (Perthes’ disease)
FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Next Step
Book a Consultation with Mr Kieran Lappin
Consultations with Mr Lappin are £250. Start your booking for expert assessment and treatment.
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