Robert Marshburn, a local resident, lived with the pain of two separate knee injuries for years. The pain from his knees eventually led to a decision for surgery. The first surgery, which was completed at another facility, left him with complications. Marshburn was determined to find a better solution for his other knee and began researching alternatives. That is when he discovered the Mako SmartRobotics™ system, a leading technology that uses CT scans to create an accurate 3D model of an individual’s knee, ensuring precise placement of an implant. Marshburn was convinced of the potential of the Mako system and opted to have his next surgery done at CMH, which has the only Mako system on the Oregon coast. He couldn’t be happier with the outcome. “I can definitely tell a much better result from this knee than my previous surgery,” he says. An entire team of experts Marshburn credits not just the advanced technology used for the surgery but also the surgical and support teams, especially physical therapy, for making the process smoother. “They strike that nice balance between pushing me and being compassionate,” Marshburn says, noting how they tailored his recovery alongside the work of Daniel Fabiano, MD, orthopedic surgeon with the CMH-OHSU Health Orthopedic Clinic. What stood out most to Marshburn was the personal care he received. “It felt like family, not just employees,” he says, praising the hospital’s ability to combine top-tier technology with a compassionate touch. No need to travel for care Marshburn encourages others to look locally before seeking care elsewhere. “You don’t have to go to Portland; CMH has a lot of offerings here,” he says. “You’ll see why you wouldn’t want to go anywhere else.” For Marshburn, the combination of advanced technology and personalized care at CMH made all the difference. More patients using our surgical services The chart below shows how the number of patients using CMH surgical services, both inpatient and outpatient, has grown in recent years. Year Number of patients 2021 11.6% increase from 2020 volumes 2022 8.4% increase from 2021 volumes 2023 10.8% increase from 2022 volumes 2024 3.7% increase from 2023 volumes New knee a notable success Robert Marshburn shares his CMH knee replacement story Care focused on you Learn more about our surgical services and providers at columbiamemorial.org/surgery. Daniel Fabiano, MD, orthopedic surgeon with the CMH‑OHSU Health Orthopedic Clinic Coming soon in 2025 ● Ear, nose and throat surgeries ● Limited pediatric surgeries COLUMBIAMEMORIAL.ORG Early Spring 2025 5
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