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Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD

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Specializes in: Trauma Surgery, Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma

MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1995 - 1999)

Professional interests include: microvascular surgery, hand surgery procedures, fractures (broken bones), and more.

4103 Merchantile Drive
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

(503) 850-9950

Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD is a trauma surgeon in Beaverton, OR specializing in trauma surgery, hand surgery and orthopedic trauma. She graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD is affiliated with Providence, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center and Legacy Health.

Office Locations

2695 SW Cedar Hills Blvd. 140
Beaverton, OR 97005

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Legacy Health

4103 Merchantile Drive
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

(503) 850-9950

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Skin Grafting

When a large area of skin is too damaged to heal, a skin graft may be used to protect the tissue underneath and reduce scarring. A layer of healthy skin is taken and moved to the injured area, where it is fixed in place. Skin grafts are used to treat burns, infections, large wounds, ulcers, and other significant problems that affect the skin.

There are several different types of skin graft, depending on where the donor skin is taken from:

Autografts, where healthy skin is taken from another place on the patient's body
Allografts, where the donor skin is taken from another person or cadaver
Xenografts, which are harvested from animals and are used temporarily like a dressing to cover a wound
Synthetic grafts, which are made from non-biological materials, like silicone

In all cases, the skin graft may either be full-thickness or partial-thickness. While thicker grafts make recovery more difficult for the donor site, they heal more easily than thinner grafts.

Before skin graft surgery, patients are given anesthesia so they cannot feel any pain. If using an autograft, the surgeon carefully measures and removes the skin from the donor site. Sometimes the graft is cut in a mesh-like pattern, to allow a small piece of donated skin to stretch and cover a larger area. This also helps oxygen pass through the graft. The site where the skin graft will go is cleaned well to remove any dirt, bacteria, or dead skin cells. Then the skin graft is placed and attached with stitches or staples. It is often covered with antibacterial ointment and supportive bandages for the first few days.

As the skin graft heals into its new position, new blood vessels grow to reach and support the skin. Depending on the thickness of the graft, oil glands, sweat glands, and hair follicles may also regrow. Recovery time depends on the thickness of the graft and the overall health of the skin in the grafted area, but it generally takes from two to four weeks.

Trigger Finger Surgery

"Trigger finger," or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where the tendons at the base of a finger become irritated and swollen. They may develop small lumps similar to scar tissue. As the swollen, bumpy tendons pass through their sheath, a tunnel of connective tissue that holds them in place, they become stuck. The finger gets frozen in a bent, curled position. If forced, the finger can be straightened. When this happens, the stuck tendons slip through all at once, often causing a popping or clicking noise. Many cases of trigger finger respond well to non-surgical treatments such as NSAIDs, splints, or injected steroids. However, in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

During trigger finger surgery, the tendons at the base of the affected finger are identified and the sheath is opened up, allowing the tendons to move freely without getting stuck. This can be done through a tiny incision in the palm, or even without an incision at all, using the tip of a needle. Most people are able to move their fingers normally, bending and straightening their finger without catching or popping, right away after surgery. Although patients may have some pain and stiffness as they heal, recovery is quick.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

wrist X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD performed more wrist X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Oregon.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Beaverton, OR during 2013 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65
musculoskeletal imaging	21
X-rays	21

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	56

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	26
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Beaverton, OR during 2017 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	97
musculoskeletal imaging	23
X-rays	23

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD in 2017

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Beaverton, OR during 2018 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88
musculoskeletal imaging	48
X-rays	48

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Beaverton, OR during 2019 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59
musculoskeletal imaging	18
X-rays	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Beaverton, OR during 2020 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55
musculoskeletal imaging	27
X-rays	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	51

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD in 2020

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Beaverton, OR during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	97
injections	14
musculoskeletal imaging	35
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	35

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	56

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD in 2021

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Beaverton, OR during 2022 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	103
musculoskeletal imaging	52
X-rays	52

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	65

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD in 2022

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Beaverton, OR were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and nerve procedures.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	68
injections	14
musculoskeletal imaging	32
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	9
85 and over	2
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	38

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	1
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1999. She completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Orthopaedic Trauma and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (2004)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Trauma

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center

Legacy Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Britton A. Frome, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$450 $450
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$254 TRUMATCH $114	Fibulink $50	NA $43	VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $34	VA-LCP $14
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$170 SURGICAL $170
Abbott Laboratories	$23 PROCLAIM $23
X-spine Systems, Inc.	$16 $16
Other	$52 XIAFLEX $15	OsteoSelect DBM Putty $14	Osteogenesis Stimulators $13	Exogen $10

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$450
Food and Beverage	$344
Education	$170

Biography

Dr. Britton Frome's areas of specialization are orthopedic trauma, hand surgery, and trauma surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Frome include frozen shoulder, open reduction and internal fixation for wrist fracture, and second opinions. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University, Dr. Frome attended medical school at MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. Dr. Frome offers interpreting services for her patients. She is professionally affiliated with Providence and Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. Her practice in Lake Oswego, OR is open to new patients as reported by Legacy Health.