Mako® Robotic-Assisted Shoulder Replacement
The Future of Shoulder Replacement Has Arrived in Maryland, DC & Virginia.
Introducing Mako SmartRobotics™ for shoulder replacement — now available at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland (August 2026)
Shoulder replacement is entering a new era.
Dr. Gregory V. Gasbarro is proud to offer Mako® Robotic-Assisted Shoulder Replacement, combining advanced 3D CT-based planning and Mako SmartRobotics™ technology to create a highly personalized approach to reverse shoulder replacement.
As an early adopter of this technology in the region, Dr. Gasbarro is the first surgeon to bring one of the most advanced robotic technologies in joint replacement to shoulder patients in Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia.
A More Personalized Approach to Shoulder Replacement
Every shoulder is different.
Bone loss, deformity, anatomy and implant positioning can make shoulder replacement particularly challenging.
Mako Shoulder begins with a detailed 3D CT-based reconstruction of your shoulder. This allows Dr. Gasbarro to plan your procedure virtually before entering the operating room.
During surgery, Mako's haptic technology helps guide the surgeon according to the individualized surgical plan.
What Does Robotic-Assisted Shoulder Replacement Mean for You?
3D Personalized Planning
Your shoulder anatomy is converted into a detailed 3D model, allowing your surgeon to plan implant positioning based on your individual anatomy.
Precision Where It Matters
Mako's AccuStop™ haptic technology creates a virtual boundary that assists the surgeon in preparing the glenoid (shoulder socket) according to the surgical plan.
Greater Confidence in Complex Anatomy
Detailed preoperative planning can help the surgeon understand bone anatomy, bone loss and implant positioning before surgery begins.
Potentially More Consistent Implant Positioning
Accurate positioning of the shoulder components is an important part of achieving a successful shoulder replacement.
Designed Around Your Anatomy
Rather than relying solely on standard two-dimensional imaging and conventional instrumentation, Mako Shoulder allows the surgical plan to be developed from your individual 3D anatomy.
Why Implant Position Matters
A successful shoulder replacement isn't simply about putting in an implant.
Where the implant is placed matters.
The position, orientation and fixation of the components can influence shoulder mechanics and function.
Mako technology gives Dr. Gasbarro the ability to:
- Analyze your anatomy in three dimensions
- Create a personalized surgical plan
- Evaluate implant positioning before surgery
- Use that plan during surgery
- Utilize haptic guidance during glenoid preparation
- Integrate advanced planning with Tornier shoulder implants
The goal is simple:
A shoulder replacement designed around you — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
The Potential Benefits of Robotic-Assisted Shoulder Replacement
Mako Shoulder is designed to help surgeons execute a personalized surgical plan with greater precision and control.
For appropriately selected patients, this technology may offer the potential for:
- More accurate implant positioning
- More personalized reconstruction
- Improved restoration of shoulder mechanics
- Improved postoperative function and range of motion
- Greater confidence in complex shoulder anatomy
- Potentially more predictable outcomes
It is important to understand that robotic technology does not replace the surgeon.
The robot doesn't perform your surgery. Your surgeon does.
Mako provides advanced information, planning and haptic guidance to help Dr. Gasbarro execute the surgical plan.
First-to-Market Innovation in the Mid-Atlantic
Bringing the next generation of shoulder replacement to the region. Dr. Gasbarro is an early adopter of Mako Shoulder and is the first shoulder surgeon to bring this technology to patients in Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia.
This represents an important milestone in the evolution of shoulder replacement surgery. For patients considering shoulder replacement, it means access to technology that previously was not available locally.
Is Mako Shoulder Right for Me?
Mako robotic-assisted shoulder replacement may be appropriate for patients requiring primary reverse shoulder replacement, depending on their diagnosis, anatomy and individual circumstances.
During your consultation, Dr. Gasbarro will evaluate:
- Your diagnosis
- Rotator cuff function
- Bone quality
- Glenoid bone loss
- Shoulder deformity
- Previous surgery
- Activity level
- Overall health
- Your goals for surgery
Not every patient requires robotic assistance. But for patients who are appropriate candidates, Mako provides another powerful tool for planning and executing shoulder replacement.
Experience Meets Technology
Technology alone doesn't replace surgical experience.
The most important part of any shoulder replacement is still the surgeon.
Mako is a tool that allows Dr. Gasbarro to combine his experience in shoulder reconstruction with advanced robotic technology and patient-specific 3D planning.
- Advanced technology
- Personalized planning
- Shoulder-specific expertise
- One goal: helping you get back to the life you love.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Gregory V. Gasbarro to learn whether robotic-assisted shoulder replacement is right for you.
