Scott Ritterman, M.D.
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Causes & Treatment Options for Sciatica
Pain that starts in the lower back and radiates down the back of the leg is what is commonly referred to as sciatica. The pain follows the path of the sciatic nerve down the leg which means that typically, only one side of the body is affected. The sensation that...
Recognizing the Signs of Tendonitis and How to Treat it
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, tendonitis causes more than 70,000 people to miss work per year. This is just one of many reasons why it is important to understand the symptoms of tendonitis so that you can avoid not only the pain but the inconvenience it...
What are Non-Surgical Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc
The spine consists of 26 bones called vertebrae and between them are cushion-like pads called “intervertebral discs”. The discs serve as shock absorbers for the vertebrae and help provide stability to the spine. When one of these intervertebral discs loses its normal...
SPECIALTIES
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Joint Replacement Surgery
- Revision Joint Replacement Surgery
- Fracture Care
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Undergraduate — Lehigh University
- M.D. — The Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
- Internship — Rhode Island Hospital/Brown Medical School
- Residency — Rhode Island Hospital/ Brown Medical School
- Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma — Rhode Island Hospital/Brown Medical School
- Fellowship in Hip and Knee Reconstruction — Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
CERTIFICATION
- Board-Eligible- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association
INTERESTING FACTS
Dr. Ritterman spends his free time enjoying outdoor activities, including skiing and hiking.