Orthopedic surgeon W. Cason Shirley, MD, recently hit a major milestone at Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC): performing 2,000 procedures using Stryker’s Mako robotic-arm system for knee and hip replacements.
“Performing my 2,000th Mako robotic surgery is extremely rewarding,” said Dr. Shirley. “It is an honor to use this innovative technology that revolutionizes joint replacement surgeries in our region, allowing us to individually tailor surgical plans to our patients for better outcomes.”
First introduced at MRMC in 2017, the Mako SmartRobotics™ System by Stryker is designed to elevate surgeon control and optimize implant placement. By combining Mako’s 3D CT-based planning and AccuStop™ haptic technology into one platform, surgeons can plan for better outcomes by creating personalized surgical approaches based on each patient’s unique anatomy before entering the operating room. The Mako system’s surgical precision can offer less pain and faster recovery time compared to traditional open surgery.
In addition to Dr. Shirley, physicians on the medical staff utilizing the Mako System include surgeons Scott W. McCall, MD, and J. Fredrick Wade, MD, who perform total and partial knee replacement procedures. All three surgeons are on the medical staff at Maury Regional Medical Center and are associated with Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance Columbia.
“Orthopedic surgery is a high priority for Maury Regional Health as the number of otherwise healthy adults needing to repair or replace damaged, arthritic joints continues to grow,” said CEO Martin Chaney, MD. “Through advanced technologies in the hands of skilled surgeons, paired with our ongoing strategic growth plan, we are committed to ensuring patients in our region have access to the best-practice orthopedic care they need right here in Columbia.”
In May 2024, Maury Regional broke ground on a 34,000-sq.ft. expansion to the Outpatient Pavilion, which will house the new Orthopedic Surgical Institute. The new space will feature four operating suites, two procedure rooms, a sterilization and surgical supply unit and space for future expansion. It will be equipped with advanced technology for joint and spine procedures, including the Mako System.
Maury Regional Health’s team of 11 experienced orthopedic surgeons provide a full spectrum of joint replacement procedures using advanced technologies. The Mako System also complements other state-of-the-art surgical technologies used at Maury Regional Medical Center that support surgical specialties ranging from orthopedic procedures for the ankle, shoulder and spine to general, gynecologic, urologic and vascular surgeries.
Maury Regional Medical Center’s orthopedic program has been recognized as a national leader. Since 2022, the medical center was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic SurgeryTM by Healthgrades. In 2024, Maury Regional Medical Center also earned Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from The Joint Commission, which demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to patients undergoing knee and hip replacement procedures.
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