Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Prudence Island, RI

Kenneth G Knowles, MD
Kenneth G Knowles, MD
1268 Warwick Neck Ave
Warwick, RI 02889
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine
  • 3 star medical school
What are Orthopedic Surgery Specialists?

An orthopaedic surgeon is a physician who specializes in diagnosis and surgical treatment of injuries and disorders involving the musculoskeletal system.

In addition to treating trauma to the musculoskeletal system, these doctors also deal with sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors and congenital disorders.

Some common procedures performed by orthopaedic surgeons are:

  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Shoulder arthroscopy
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Knee replacement
  • Hip replacement
  • Repair of rotator cuff tendon
  • Repair of femoral neck fracture
  • Removal of support implant
  • Lumbar spinal fusion
  • Ankle fracture repair

The area of Prudence Island, RI has a population of approximately 218 people. There is 1 orthopedic surgeon near Prudence Island, which gives it a ratio of 1 orthopedic surgeon per 218 residents or a ratio of 1 orthopedic surgeon per 111 households. There are 111 households in Prudence Island.