Dr. Matthew Walker

Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship under the direction of Dr. Mark Frankle

Florida Orthopedic Institute, Tampa, FL
2009-2010

Orthopedic Surgery Residency

University of Maryland/R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
2004-2009

General Surgery Internship

University of Maryland/R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
2004-2005

Medical School

University of Virginia School of Medicine
2000-2004

Undergraduate

James Madison University
B.S. in Health Sciences
Minors in Biology and Public Health
1994-1999

High School

Midlothian High School
1990-1994

Richmond Magazine

• Top Doc Award (for Sports Medicine), '18, '19, '20, '21

University of Virginia School of Medicine

• Honors in both clinical and basic science

James Madison University

• Magna Cum Laude
• Golden Key National Honors Society
• James Madison University Dean’s List and President’s List 1995 - 1999
• Presidential Merit Scholarship
• Commonwealth Scholarship
• Who’s Who Among American College Students

• Walker M, Willis M, Frankle M. “Biomechanics of Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty.” In Press to CORR
• Walker M, Pupello D, Frankle M. “How the DJO Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis Works.” In Press to JAAOS Monograph Series
• Walker M, Frankle M. “The use of the reverse shoulder arthroplasty for the treatment of failed total shoulder arthroplasty.” JSES 2012; 21(4): 514-522.
• Guiterrez S, Walker MH, Pupello D, Frankle MA. “Effect of tilt and glenosphere eccentricity on baseplate/bone interface forces in a computational model, validated by a mechanical model, of reverse shoulder arthroplasty.”JSES 2011; 20(5): 732-739.
• Walker, M, Mighell, M. “Humeral Shaft Fractures, A Review.” JSES 2011; 20(5): 833-844.
• Willis M, Walker M, Frankle M. “Proximal humeral malunion treated with reverse shoulder arthroplasty.” JSES 2012; 21(4): 507-513.
• Willis M, Walker M, Frankle M. “Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.” AAOS Monograph on Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Sanchez-Sotolo J, Ed. In Press.
• Walker M., Murthi A. “Rehabilitation After Instability Repair.” Shoulder Instability: Current Concepts. AAOS Monograph Series, 41; 2009. Levine W., ed. Ch 8, p. 91-99.
• Walker M., Day T., Anderson D. “Traumatic Spondylolisthesis of the Axis (Hangman’s Fracture.” Anderson D., Vaccaro A. (eds.): Decision Making in Spinal Care. Thieme 2007, p. 31-35.
• Thaller J., Walker M., Kline A. “The Effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents on Spinal Fusion.” Orthopedics 2005; 28(3): 299-303.
• Leo B., Walker M., Anderson D. “The Molecular Basis of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration.” Freese A., Simeone F.A., Leone P., Janson C. (eds): Principles of Molecular Neurosurgery. Prog Neurol Surg. Basel, Karger, 2005, vol. 18, p. 5-29.
• Walker M., Anderson D. “Molecular Basis of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration.” The Spine Journal, 2004, Volume 4, Issue 6, S158-S166.
• Walker M., Ludwig S. “Complications in the Management of Pediatric Spine Trauma.” In Press.
• Walker M., O’Toole R.V., Eglseder WA. “The effect of distal radius locking plates on articular contact pressures.” J Hand Surg 2011; 36(8): 1303-1309.
• Walker M. “Shoulder Pain.” A two part series published in the Riverhead News Review, February 2011.