St. Joseph Health Celebrates Milestone in Advanced Joint Care

BRYAN, TX – (April 10, 2026) – St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital recently announced a significant milestone, celebrating its 500th robotic-assisted total knee replacement procedure. As the first hospital system in the Brazos Valley to offer this advanced technology, St. Joseph Health continues to lead in delivering cutting-edge orthopedic care.

This technology transforms joint replacement surgery by empowering surgeons with enhanced precision and a more predictable surgical experience, helping them "know more and cut less." This advanced system integrates 3D CT-based planning, haptic technology, and insightful data analytics, contributing to better outcomes for patients undergoing total and partial knee replacements.

"Achieving our 500th robotic-assisted total knee replacement is a testament to our commitment to innovation and patient-centered care," said Joseph Iero, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon at St. Joseph Health Orthopaedic Associates. "This technology allows us to tailor joint replacement to each individual patient, resulting in less pain, shorter hospital stays and often a quicker recovery. We are proud to bring this level of specialized care to the Brazos Valley."

"St. Joseph Health continues to be an innovator and leader in health care in the Brazos Valley," said Monte Bostwick, St. Joseph Health Market President. "We are immensely proud to be the first to bring this robotic orthopedic surgery to our community and to reach this remarkable 500th total knee replacement milestone. This further solidifies our tradition of providing industry-leading health care practices coupled with compassionate and comprehensive care for our patients."

About St. Joseph Health: St. Joseph Health, a member of CommonSpirit Health, has been a leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare in the Brazos Valley since 1936. Its extensive network includes five hospitals (St. Joseph Health Bryan Hospital, College Station Hospital, Madison Hospital, Grimes Hospital and Burleson Hospital), a rehabilitation hospital and numerous primary care and specialty clinics. A pioneer in the region, St. Joseph Health established the first air and medical service in a nine-county region, deploying two advanced helicopters for emergency scene response and patient transfers between facilities. Recognized for its excellence, St. Joseph Health is the first in the area to be accredited as both a Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center. The organization's strong academic and clinical partnership with the Texas A&M Health Science Center further enhances its capabilities. For more information, visit commonspirit.org/stjoseph-health.