AdhesiveCapsulitisShoulder near Jupiter, FL

Biography: Dr. Roger A. Walker is a Board-Eligible Orthopedic surgeon. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) College of Engineering. He was a member of the Varsity FAU baseball team and was selected in the Major League baseball draft. While practicing as a professional engineer, he obtained a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from FAU. He then pursued his medical degree at Nova Southeastern University. His orthopedic surgery training was performed at the level one trauma center, Broward Health Medical Center, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He continued his training at Orlando Health Medical Center, completing a fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine. Dr. Walker specializes in shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee injuries. Taking a holistic approach to the patient, the goal of his practice is to develop a targeted patient-specific treatment plan for their injury. He promotes patient education and understanding of their injury and rehabilitation. A targeted non-operative plan gets most patients back to health. However, some patients require additional interventions. He is fellowship-trained in orthopedic surgery sports medicine, utilizing minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical procedures. These procedures implement advanced techniques to preserve cartilage, reconstruct ligaments, and repair tendons to preserve native joint longevity and performance. Dr. Walker practices General Orthopedic Surgery encompassing the following: * Adult & Adolescent Care* Outpatient and Inpatient (Hospitalized) Care* Fracture management in the Upper and Lower Extremities* Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hip, Knee, and Ankle Pain: Non-Operative and Operative Management* Joint Replacement (Arthroplasty) of the Hip and Knee* Arthroscopy of the Shoulder, Hip, and Knee* Neck and Back Pain: Non-Operative Management* Team Coverage

Care Philosophy: My care philosophy can be described as integrative, as opposed to disease directed. Despite having trained under a traditional western medical model, I recognize the important role nutrition, exercise, stress and psychology play in well-being.

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