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Robert S. Walker, MD is a dedicated and highly skilled orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint arthroplasty and injuries of the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee.
Currently practicing at Desert Orthopedic Center, Dr. Walker treats patients with a focus on personalized, minimally invasive care. His expertise encompasses peripheral nerve surgery, arthroscopy, and joint replacement, ensuring comprehensive management of tendon and ligament injuries, arthritis, and fractures.
A strong proponent of patient education and shared decision-making, Dr. Walker is committed to helping each patient achieve optimal treatment outcomes. With extensive training that includes a hand and upper extremity surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Arizona – Phoenix, Dr. Walker brings a diverse and practical approach to musculoskeletal care.
Undergraduate
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, BS in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Medical School
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
Residency
University of Arizona Phoenix College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program
Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, Hand Surgery Fellowship
Additional Training
Galeazzi Hospital for Orthopaedic Surgery, Milan, Italy, Hand and Upper Extremity Operating Experience, International Bone and Research Association Scholarship Program
With this innovative technique, carpal tunnel release is minimally invasive thanks to real-time ultrasound guidance that requires only a small incision.
Procedures & counting...
Most return to work and normal activity within 3-6 days3,5,6,8</sup
Performed in a procedure room or office setting8-10
Uses only local anesthesia; you don't need to be asleep during the procedure3,6,8,9
1.6 average pain rating (out of 10)6-9
Most patients only require over-the-counter pain management5,6,9
Sister Kevin received carpal tunnel release with ultrasound guidance
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