Draft:Brock Walker
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Brock Walker | |
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| Born | Brock Michael Walker November 17, 1951 Gaylord, Michigan, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Doctor, Entrepreneur, Inventor |
| Spouse | Deborah Ann Walker |
Brock Michael Walker (born November 17, 1951) is an American doctor, entrepreneur, and inventor.[1]
Career
[edit]As muscular-skeletal complaints became more apparent during the 1980s and 1990s, Walker began to turn his focus from the clinical treatment of patients to product development and innovations aimed at preventing many of these problems. In 1990, Walker sold his practice and launched new companies that focus on solving human interface problems that cause muscular-skeletal ailments.[2]
NASA
[edit]He also collaborated with Geiger International. His work with NASA included being an advisor for the International Space Station X-38 Crew Return Vehicle (CRV) Program, Seat Technology, Future Crew Exploration Vehicles, Astronaut Protection and Safety, Appointment by NASA/Johnson Space Center to Universities Space Research Association’s (USRA) Division of Space Life Sciences (DSLS), industry advisor for Mission to Mars Constellation Project.[1]
Invention
[edit]Walker has developed proprietary Surgical Performance Innovations to improve surgical equipment and surgeons' performance during Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery. He has consulted and reviewed Surgical Robotic Systems for improving surgical interface designs and was part of the Logitech 2018 Cognitive Performance Panel.[1]
Research & publications
[edit]- "Current Role of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Fractures of the Proximal Humerus", 2021, Patrick E Saunders, J Brock Walker, Evan Lederman, Michael D McKee[3]
- "Suture cerclage for stabilizing the humeral shaft during shoulder arthroplasty", 2020, Blake A. Eyberg, J. Brock Walker, Samuel M. Harmsen, Evan S. Lederman[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Dr. Brock Michael Walker - A renowned personality in Biomedical Science". Bru Times News.
- ^ "Michael Walker Was at the Right Place at the Right Time". ColumbiaNeurosurgery. 7 June 2021.
- ^ Saunders, Patrick E.; Walker, J. Brock; Lederman, Evan; McKee, Michael D. (March 2022). "Current Role of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Fractures of the Proximal Humerus". Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 36 (3): e98–e105. doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000002238. PMID 34294668.
- ^ "Delay in Hip Fracture Surgery Prolongs Post-Operative Hospital Length of Stay but Does Not Adversely Affect Outcomes". Researchgate.