Next-generation SmartRobotics system advances JMC’s leadership in orthopedic innovation
July 13, 2026 – Jupiter Medical Center (JMC) is proud to announce that it is the first hospital in the world to offer robotic shoulder replacement using the Mako 4.0 SmartRobotics™ system. The milestone builds on JMC’s introduction of robotic shoulder replacement in the fall of 2025 and further positions the independent, not-for-profit hospital as a global leader in orthopedic robotic-arm assisted surgery.
Mako 4.0 is the latest update to the Mako system and includes all the same benefits available with the current platform, including AccuStop™ technology, and CT-based intraoperative planning and guidance. The updated system includes improved visualization and tracking, along with several advanced features, such as virtual screw-depth measurement. The new features are designed to further enhance the precision and efficiency of robotic-assisted shoulder arthroplasty.
“Being the first in the world to offer the Mako 4.0 robotic shoulder replacement is a meaningful achievement,” said Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “It reflects Jupiter Medical Center’s commitment to leading the future of orthopedic care. By investing in the most advanced surgical technologies and collaborating with outstanding physicians, we are expanding possibilities for patients, including providing greater precision, a more personalized surgical experience, and the highest standard of care close to home.”
Brian W. Hill, MD, a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex shoulder conditions, was the first surgeon at JMC to perform shoulder replacement using the new system.
“To be the first surgeon in the world to use the Mako 4.0 system for robotic shoulder replacement is an extraordinary honor,” said Dr. Hill. “As a surgeon, my focus is always on giving patients the best possible outcome, and this technology represents an important step forward in the precision and personalization we can bring to shoulder replacement surgery. I am grateful to Jupiter Medical Center for its continued leadership, vision, and commitment to bringing the most advanced orthopedic innovations to our patients and our community.”
Jupiter Medical Center is one of Florida’s top-rated hospital systems for orthopedic care. In 2025, JMC was recognized by Healthgrades as America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement, and it holds the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Total Hip & Knee Replacement, Total Shoulder Replacement, and Spine Surgery. More recently, Money Magazine recognized it as one of the Best Hospitals nationwide for orthopedic surgery.
Additionally, these clinical achievements are supported by significant investments in facilities, including the recent opening of Jupiter Medical Center’s new Tim and Jayne Donahue Patient Care Tower, which features two dedicated orthopedic floors, each with its own rehabilitation gym, all designed to enhance surgical recovery, patient comfort, and care efficiency.
Patients who may benefit from shoulder replacement include those with severe arthritis, irreparable rotator cuff tears, or persistent pain that limits daily activities or sleep. Patients and referring providers can contact Jupiter Medical Center’s Orthopedic Navigator at 561-263-3633 for information about shoulder replacement options, including Mako SmartRobotics™.
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