Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgery with Dr. Nilpesh Patel

Modern Orthopaedics

In orthopaedics, the ultimate goal for both patients and surgeons is achieving the best possible outcome. However, the definition of a successful outcome can vary depending on various factors, including the patient's unique condition, individual goals, and the specific surgical procedure performed. What are some of the latest techniques and technology that improve patient outcomes in the hand, wrist, and elbow areas?

In this episode, Shannon talks with Dr. Nilpesh Patel. Dr. Patel shares why he chose to specialize in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery, the complex procedures he performs, and why office-based surgery is beneficial.

Dr. Nilpesh M. Patel is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2000 with a Political Science and Chemistry degree. He continued his education at the University of North Carolina, receiving his medical degree in 2004. He moved to Atlanta, Georgia, and completed a five-year residency in orthopaedic surgery at Emory University. Dr. Patel has a special interest in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery, including sports-related injuries, fracture treatment of the upper extremity, Dupuytren's contracture, traumatic conditions, including tendon repairs and reconstruction, and nerve-related conditions.

In this Episode

00:15 - Backstory of Dr. Nilpesh Patel

01:12 - What motivated Dr. Patel to become a physician

03:13 - The reasons Dr. Patel chose to specialize in hand, wrist, and elbow

06:29 - Some of the complex procedures that Dr. Patel performs on hands, wrists, and elbows

09:37 - What a Tommy John Surgery is

13:46 - What stem cells have to do with surgery on the hands, wrists, and elbows

16:55 - The difference between stem cells and PRP

18:04 - The procedures Dr. Patel performs in his office

20:12 - Why office-based surgery is beneficial

22:22 - Some of the complex wrist and hand procedures that Dr. Patel performs

25:30 - Why occupational therapy is important after surgery

Favorite Quotes

05:01 - "Patient outcome is always something we look to in orthopaedics. That is looking at how patients do, not just from studies, animal models, and biomechanics. It's how patients are satisfied." - Dr. Nilpesh Patel

18:12 - "We are moving to a world of trying to help patients get out of the surgery suites and get them back to activity faster. And a big push has been doing things in the office, including surgical procedures." - Dr. Nilpesh Patel

26:15 - "Occupational therapy is important after surgery, especially in the hands and wrist. It's always good to have the guidance of an occupational therapist to help patients protect the things that need to be protected before and after surgery in the right way." - Dr. Nilpesh Patel

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