Dr. Dominic Patillo
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Dominc Patillo is our resident hand surgeon at our downtown clinic in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Patillo graduated with honors from Harvard University in 2000 where he was captain of the men’s track and field team. He then attended Washington University in St. Louis where he obtained his medical degree. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Missouri followed by a hand and upper extremity fellowship at the University of Oklahoma.
Dr. Patillo has been practicing in Portland, OR since 2010. His practice focuses on the treatment of both simple and complex hand and upper extremity conditions as well as general orthopaedic trauma. He is experienced with modern microsurgical techniques including nerve and vessel reconstruction. He appreciates the role of nonoperative treatment in appropriate cases, and encourages active patient participation in the decision making process. Orginally from Salt Lake City, UT, Dr. Patillo divides his free time between his young family, fishing, slalom skiing and kiteboarding.
The hand is a unique area of the human body that is made up of bone, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, skin, and blood vessels. These elements must all be in good working order for the hand to function well.
The relationship between all these structures is delicate and refined. An injury or disease can affect any or all of these structures and impair the use of the hand.
Hand specialists have received additional specialized training in the treatment of hand problems beyond their board certified specialty training in orthopaedic surgery, plastic surgery, or general surgery.
Many hand specialists also have expertise with problems of the elbow, arm, and shoulder. Some treat only children, some treat only adults, and some treat both. Common problems treated include:
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- tennis elbow
- wrist pain
- sports injuries of the hand and wrist
- fractures of the hand, wrist, and forearm
- trigger finger
Other problems treated can include arthritis, nerve and tendon injuries, and congenital limb differences (birth defects).
Not all problems treated by a hand specialist need surgery. They often recommend non-surgical treatments, such as medication, splints, therapy, or injections.
If you have pain in your fingers, hand, wrist or arm, or if you have other upper-extremity related concerns, contact us today for a consultation.
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