Richard A. Knackendoffel, DO

Professional Bio

Current Practices

• Joined Western Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in 1987.
• General Orthopedics, specializing in arthroscopic reconstructive surgery of the knee, shoulder, wrist, ankle, elbow and joint replacement surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder.
• Team Physician for the Department of Athletics, Colorado Mesa University.
• Team Physician for the Grand Junction Rockies.

Other Highlights

• Served on the Board of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics.
• Served as the Chief of Staff, Community Hospital, Grand Junction.
• Served as Chairman, Department of Surgery, Community Hospital, Grand Junction.
• Served as a member on the Board of the Powderhorn Racing Club, and as the Medical Officer for numerous ski racing events at Powderhorn Mountain Resort and throughout Colorado.
• F.A.O.A.O
  Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics

Education History

• Undergraduate at Kansas State University.
• Medical Degree from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri.
• Residency in Orthopedics, Botsford General Hospital, Farmington Hills, Michigan.
• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

Besides Work

Richard enjoys spending time with his wife and children skiing, fly fishing, hunting and hiking.

Patient Education

Helpful Information

• Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
• Total Hip Replacement
• Total Knee Replacement
• Post Corticosteroid Injection Instructions
• Cast Care Instructions

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