About Paul Dell
Paul C. Dell, MD, earned his medical degree at the University of Florida in 1971 before going on to complete his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Florida and his fellowships in hand surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and microsurgery at the Duke Medical Center.
He returned to UF in 1979 to work in the department of Orthopaedics and has held several positions over the years, including professor and chief of hand and microsurgery and Orthopaedic consultant for the Florida Division of Children's Medical Services.
Dell was elected to membership in the American Orthopaedic Association and the International Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. He is also a member of several other professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Medical Association. He is one of the founding members of the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery.
Board Certifications
- Hand Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications
- 2019
Outcomes of Revisions for Failed Trapeziometacarpal Joint Arthritis Surgery.
The Journal of hand surgery. 44(9):798.e1-798.e9. [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.10.025. [PMID] 30528967.
6 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2016
Collateral Ligament Reconstruction of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint.
The Journal of hand surgery. 41(1):129-32. [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.10.007. [PMID] 26614593.
4 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2016
Distal Limb Defects and Aplasia Cutis: Adams-Oliver Syndrome.
The Journal of hand surgery. 41(7):e207-10. [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.04.014. [PMID] 27178874.
10 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2015
Reconstruction of the Distal Oblique Bundle of the Interosseous Membrane: A Technique to Restore Distal Radioulnar Joint Stability.
The Journal of hand surgery. 40(11):2279-82. [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.08.019. [PMID] 26518322.
17 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2014
Secondary block failure for upper extremity surgery: less is not more.
The Journal of hand surgery. 39(9):1887-8. [DOI] 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.06.125. [PMID] 25154581.
1 citation | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2013
Distal oblique bundle reconstruction and distal radioulnar joint instability.
Journal of wrist surgery. 2(4):330-6. [DOI] 10.1055/s-0033-1358546. [PMID] 24436838.
16 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2012
The Effect of an Open Carpal Tunnel Release on Thumb CMC Biomechanics.
Advances in orthopedics. 2012. [DOI] 10.1155/2012/151348. [PMID] 23251808.
2 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2005
Ulnar intrinsic anatomy and dysfunction.
Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists. 18(2):198-207. [PMID] 15891978.
15 citations | PubMed - 2004
Total elbow arthroplasty with massive composite allografts.
Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery. 13(3):313-21. [PMID] 15111902.
30 citations | PubMed - 2002
A clinical report of the effect of mechanical stress on functional results after fasciectomy for Dupuytren's contracture.
Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists. 15(4):331-9. [PMID] 12449347.
25 citations | PubMed - 2002
Functional outcome following salvage of failed trapeziometacarpal joint arthroplasty.
Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland). 27(1):96-100. [PMID] 11895355.
32 citations | PubMed - 2001
Surgical correction of extensor tendon subluxation and ulnar drift in the rheumatoid hand: long-term results.
Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland). 26(6):560-4. [PMID] 11884113.
6 citations | PubMed - 2000
Surgical correction of extensor tendon subluxation and jlnar drift in the rheumatoid hand.
Techniques in hand & upper extremity surgery. 4(1):14-21. [PMID] 16609407.
1 citation | PubMed - 1998
Tendon interposition in a juxta-epiphyseal fracture of the proximal phalanx.
Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland). 23(4):558-9. [PMID] 9726574.
5 citations | PubMed - 1996
Management of rheumatoid arthritis of the wrist.
Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists. 9(2):157-64. [PMID] 8784679.
PubMed - 1996
The pronator quadratus interposition transfer: an adjunct to resection arthroplasty of the distal radioulnar joint.
The Journal of hand surgery. 21(1):60-5. [PMID] 8775196.
26 citations | PubMed - 1996
Traumatic ulnar physeal arrest after distal forearm fractures in children.
Journal of pediatric orthopedics. 16(2):195-200. [PMID] 8742284.
12 citations | PubMed - 1995
Evaluating dorsal wrist pain: MRI diagnosis of occult dorsal wrist ganglion.
The Journal of hand surgery. 20(4):667-70. [PMID] 7594299.
13 citations | PubMed - 1994
Results of zone I and zone II flexor tendon repairs in children.
The Journal of hand surgery. 19(1):48-52. [PMID] 8169368.
48 citations | PubMed - 1993
Complications of intercarpal arthrodesis.
The Journal of hand surgery. 18(6):1121-8. [PMID] 8294752.
55 citations | PubMed - 1993
Reconstruction of the humerus with an intramedullary fibular graft. A clinical and biomechanical study.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume. 75(5):804-7. [PMID] 8376445.
34 citations | PubMed - 1992
Atypical peripheral neuropathies.
Hand clinics. 8(2):275-83. [PMID] 1319430.
4 citations | PubMed - 1992
Traumatic disorders of the distal radioulnar joint.
Clinics in sports medicine. 11(1):141-59. [PMID] 1544179.
8 citations | PubMed - 1991
Avascular necrosis and vascular anatomy of the metacarpals.
The Journal of hand surgery. 16(3):540-4. [PMID] 1861041.
35 citations | PubMed - 1991
Histologic anatomy of the triangular fibrocartilage.
The Journal of hand surgery. 16(6):1084-100. [PMID] 1748755.
61 citations | PubMed - 1991
Manipulation of the stiff elbow with patient under anesthesia.
The Journal of hand surgery. 16(1):19-24. [PMID] 1995685.
36 citations | PubMed - 1990
Experimental investigation of the scaphoid strain during wrist motion.
Journal of biomechanics. 23(12):1277-84. [PMID] 2292609.
5 citations | PubMed - 1988
Dorsal fracture of the hamate: distinctive radiographic appearance.
AJR. American journal of roentgenology. 151(2):351-3. [PMID] 3260726.
14 citations | PubMed - 1988
Excision of the hook of the hamate: a retrospective survey and review of the literature.
The Journal of hand surgery. 13(4):612-5. [PMID] 3047210.
37 citations | PubMed - 1988
Proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis with the Herbert screw.
The Journal of hand surgery. 13(4):600-3. [PMID] 3418068.
43 citations | PubMed - 1987
An experimental flexor tendon repair in zone II that allows immediate postoperative mobilization.
The Journal of hand surgery. 12(4):582-9. [PMID] 3301998.
20 citations | PubMed - 1987
Distal radioulnar joint dysfunction.
Hand clinics. 3(4):563-83. [PMID] 3320066.
25 citations | PubMed - 1987
High-resolution CT of the wrist: initial experience with scaphoid disorders and surgical fusions.
AJR. American journal of roentgenology. 149(4):757-60. [PMID] 3498327.
31 citations | PubMed - 1987
Interposition arthroplasty of the trapeziometacarpal joint for osteoarthritis.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research. (220):27-34. [PMID] 3595001.
50 citations | PubMed - 1987
Thumb amputation: a review of reconstructive alternatives.
Microsurgery. 8(3):140-5. [PMID] 3312926.
4 citations | PubMed - 1986
The unreduced carpal dislocation. A method of treatment.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research. (202):112-6. [PMID] 3955937.
11 citations | PubMed - 1986
Trans-scaphoid palmar lunate dislocation with concurrent scapholunate ligament disruption.
The Journal of hand surgery. 11(5):653-5. [PMID] 3760488.
16 citations | PubMed - 1985
A roentgenographic, biomechanical, and histological evaluation of vascularized and non-vascularized segmental fibular canine autografts.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume. 67(1):105-12. [PMID] 3881445.
108 citations | PubMed - 1985
Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia: a case report.
The Journal of hand surgery. 10(2):286-8. [PMID] 3980947.
16 citations | PubMed - 1985
Macrodactyly.
Hand clinics. 1(3):511-24. [PMID] 3938454.
22 citations | PubMed - 1984
Intraosseous blood supply of the capitate and its correlation with aseptic necrosis.
The Journal of hand surgery. 9(5):677-83. [PMID] 6386955.
58 citations | PubMed - 1984
Localization of an osteoid osteoma nidus in a finger by use of computed tomography: a case report.
The Journal of hand surgery. 9A(1):139-41. [PMID] 6693735.
11 citations | PubMed - 1984
Vascularized bone grafts in the treatment of infected forearm nonunions.
The Journal of hand surgery. 9(5):653-8. [PMID] 6491206.
60 citations | PubMed - 1983
The effect of preoperative arteriography on vascular endothelium and replant survival in rabbit ears.
The Journal of hand surgery. 8(2):145-53. [PMID] 6833721.
PubMed - 1980
The effect of systemic acidosis on perfusion of replanted extremities.
The Journal of hand surgery. 5(5):433-42. [PMID] 7430580.
21 citations | PubMed - 1979
Compression of the ulnar nerve at the wrist secondary to a rheumatoid synovial cyst: case report and review of the literature.
The Journal of hand surgery. 4(5):468-73. [PMID] 501062.
11 citations | PubMed - 1978
Treatment of trapeziometacarpal arthritis: results of resection arthroplasty.
The Journal of hand surgery. 3(3):243-9. [PMID] 659819.
163 citations | PubMed
Grants
- July 2018 - July 2019
OMeGA Fellowship - Hand & Upper Extremity
Role: Project Manager
Funding: OMEGA MEDICAL GRANTS ASSOCIATION - July 2017 - July 2018
OMeGA Hand/Upper Extremity Fellowship Grant
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: OMEGA MEDICAL GRANTS ASSOCIATION - January 2016 - February 2019
Miscellaneous Donors Project
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: MISCELLANEOUS DONORS - July 2015 - July 2016
OMeGA Fellowship - Hand and Upper Extremity
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: OMEGA MEDICAL GRANTS ASSOCIATION
Patents
- Issued February 1987
Dynamic Traction Wrist Cast Brace
#4,643,177
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Comments (39 received)
December 21, 2023
Good
December 17, 2023
Very very good
December 14, 2023
Absolutely great
December 10, 2023
Both the PA Stacy and Dr. Dell are excellent clinicians.
November 30, 2023
The best doctors vist I have had and I'm old.I have work with doctors for most of my working years. Yours were the best.
November 29, 2023
Very caring and listening
November 24, 2023
Dr. Dell is excellent. Indeed I have recommended him to others.
November 15, 2023
Appreciated my options for self care and future possibilities for medical treatment.
November 15, 2023
PA and dr. Were very thorough and took time to answer questions completely.
November 8, 2023
I've recommended Dr Dell to others
November 8, 2023
Appreciated Dr Dell's care and explanations
June 1, 2023
As good as it gets!!!! THANKS
May 12, 2023
All good with Dr Dell
April 27, 2023
Extremely pleased with my visit and care provided!
April 21, 2023
Excellent care!
April 20, 2023
From the time I walked in the door, I had the best experience.
April 15, 2023
Dr Dell is a very good doctor!!!
April 8, 2023
Doctor was very helpful
April 5, 2023
Dr Dell is the best you have
March 22, 2023
Very pleased by the care of Dr Dell and the PA
March 22, 2023
Dr. Dell was great. He actively listened to my cares & concerns. He also explained everything thoroughly.
March 22, 2023
The physician took into account my other health conditions when formulating a line of treatment.
March 17, 2023
PA and Dr Dell are excellent
March 15, 2023
The whole experience was good
March 15, 2023
Dr. Dell and staff gave of their time and showed honest care to me
March 15, 2023
Dr Dell and the resident(?) both were very informative about my wrist injury and what to expect during recovery.
March 15, 2023
Dr Dell and his team are excellent.
March 10, 2023
This was a good experience which is rare for dr visits I will be coming back to this facility in the future.
May 4, 2022
Dr Dell ,the best.
April 21, 2022
Everything operated smoothly
April 16, 2022
I was genuinely impressed with the compassion and knowledge of the professionals at UFHealth. I was scared about my injury and they were great about calming me down and giving me all of the information I needed.
April 7, 2022
Good
March 30, 2022
I also have great appreciation for the hand brace and finger therepy dept.Especially Ms.Chari.
March 24, 2022
Dr. Dell is an excellent listener, a fine doctor, and a wise physician. It is a privilege to be his patient.
March 24, 2022
You need more drs like Dr Dell
March 23, 2022
Good
March 10, 2022
Dr. DELL is the best....I will be disappointed when he retires completely
March 10, 2022
have know Dr Dell for almost 30 years of providing care to me. He continues to be a strong patient advocate along with a talented physician!!
February 24, 2022
Good