James Drinane, DO

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery

What I Do

I am a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a subspecialization in hand, wrist, peripheral nerve and microsurgery. In this role, I work with patients to develop a treatment plan that addresses their concerns and gets them back to doing what they enjoy most.

I am particularly interested in injuries of the hand and wrist, fractures of the hand and wrist, arthritis of the hand and wrist, the surgical management of brachial plexus and complex peripheral nerve injuries, neuropathic pain/neuromas, hand trauma, improvement in function of amputated limbs with targeted muscle re-innervation and regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces.

Why I Love My Work

I was drawn to medicine to solve problems and improve lives. I enjoy the multifaceted nature of plastic and hand surgery, which allows me to fix bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, nerves, arteries and skin problems.

The best part of my job is seeing the impact on patients when I can restore the function lost from a devastating hand or nerve injury, allowing them to do things they thought they would never be able to do again.

Getting to Know Me

I am a Minnesota native, and I am thrilled to be back home. Outside of work, I enjoy being with family and friends and exploring Minnesota trails and lakes. I am an avid cross-country skier and enjoy getting outside in the winter.

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Research & Publications

Drinane, J. J., Gemoets, D., Hoftiezer, Y. A. J., Hoehn, J., & Eberlin, K. R. (2023). Initial Treatment Choice Affects Cost-Effectiveness and Reintervention Rates for Dupuytren Contracture: A National Census Among Veterans Affairs Patients. Hand (New York, N.Y.), 18(5), 885–890. https://doi.org/10.1177/15589447211072251

Drinane, J. J., Drolet, B., Roth, M. Z., & Eberlin, K. R. (2021). Preparation for Hand Surgery Fellowship: A Comparison of Resident Training Pathways. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 147(4), 887–893. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000007722

Drinane, J., Aldyab, M., & Roth, M. Z. (2021). Epidermal Paracrine Signals May Regulate Dupuytren Contracture Myofibroblasts. Journal of hand surgery global online, 4(1), 61–62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2021.10.001

Drinane, J.J., Ruter, D., Eberlin, K.R. & Bialowas, C. (2021). A Longitudinal Assessment of Operative Trends of Orthopedic Hand Surgery Fellows in the United States. Journal of Hand and Microsurgery

Drinane, J. J., Ruter, D., Eberlin, K. R., & Bialowas, C. (2021). A longitudinal assessment of the surgical treatment of symptomatic neuromas and their surgical management in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database. Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS, 74(9), 2392–2442. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2021.03.018

Drinane, J. J., Desemone, J., & Patel, A. (2022). Quality Improvement: A Primer for Plastic Surgeons. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 149(5), 1014e–1021e. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000009043

Drinane, J. J., Drolet, B., Roth, M. Z., & Eberlin, K. R. (2021). Preparation for Hand Surgery Fellowship: A Comparison of Resident Training Pathways. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 147(4), 887–893. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000007722

Drinane, J., Heiman, A. J., Ricci, J. A., & Patel, A. (2022). Thrombolytic Salvage of the Frostbitten Upper Extremity: A Systematic Review. Hand (New York, N.Y.), 17(3), 397–404. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944720940065

O'Connor, C. M., Perloff, E., Drinane, J., Cole, K., & Marinello, P. G. (2022). An Analysis of Complications and Bone Defect Length With the Use of Induced Membrane Technique in the Upper Limb: A Systematic Review. Hand (New York, N.Y.), 17(3), 572–577. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944720918368

Drinane, J. J., Drolet, B., Patel, A., & Ricci, J. A. (2020). Residency Training and Hand Surgery Practice Patterns: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database Analysis. Journal of hand and microsurgery, 14(2), 132–137. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1713066

Drinane, J. J., & Santucci, R. (2020). What urologists need to know about male to female genital confirmation surgery (vaginoplasty): techniques, complications and how to deal with them. Minerva urologica e nefrologica = The Italian journal of urology and nephrology, 72(2), 162–172. https://doi.org/10.23736/S0393-2249.20.03618-8

Drinane, J. J., & Patel, A. (2019). Comments on "Head and Neck Reconstruction: Does Surgical Specialty Affect Complication Rates?". Journal of reconstructive microsurgery, 35(7), e3–e4. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-3400272

Drinane, J., Kotamarti, V. S., O'Connor, C., Nair, L., Divanyan, A., Roth, M. Z., Patel, A., & Ricci, J. A. (2019). Thrombolytic Salvage of Threatened Frostbitten Extremities and Digits: A Systematic Review. Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association, 40(5), 541–549. https://doi.org/10.1093/jbcr/irz097

Drinane, J. J., Drinane, J., Nair, L., & Patel, A. (2019). Head and Neck Reconstruction: Does Surgical Specialty Affect Complication Rates?. Journal of reconstructive microsurgery, 35(7), 516–521. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1688711

Drinane, J., Kotamarti, V. S., & Ricci, J. A. (2019). Comments on "The Use of tPA in the Treatment of Frostbite: A Systematic Review". Hand (New York, N.Y.), 14(4), 575–577. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944719850629

Drinane, J. J., Pham, T. H., Schalet, G., & Rezak, K. (2019). Depression is associated with worse outcomes among women undergoing breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS, 72(8), 1292–1298. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2019.03.036

Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Service Line
Medical Education

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Albany Medical College, Plastic Surgery Grand Rapids Medical Education & Research / Michigan State University, General Surgery

Fellowship

Virginia Commonwealth University, Hand Surgery

Board Certifications
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery
  • Locations

    Primary Location

    CentraCare - Midsota Plastic Surgery

    3701 12th St N St Cloud, MN 56303

    Main: 320-253-7257

    CentraCare - Baxter Clinic

    7418 Forthun Rd Baxter, MN 56425

    Main: 218-454-4725
    Fax: 218-454-4726

    CentraCare - Willmar Clinic

    101 Willmar Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

    Main: 320-231-5000
    Alternate: 888-225-6580