Dr. Scott Hrnack

Dr. Scott A. Hrnack is a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon. He began his medical training at the University of Texas at Houston. Following graduation from medical school, he began his orthopedic training at Tulane University in New Orleans. After a little over one year into training, Hurricane Katrina temporarily relocated Dr. Hrnack to Vanderbilt in Nashville where he continued to train for 9 months before landing back in Texas to finish his last three years of training at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock.

After residency, Dr. Hrnack pursued advanced specialty fellowship training in arthroscopic procedures and sports management in Plano, Texas. At his fellowship and during residency, he published several articles, presented research at several meetings, and co-authored a book chapter. He continues as a volunteer reviewer and is on the Editorial board for the Arthroscopy Journal, having recently published multiple Editorial comments about journal articles and new techniques.

Dr. Hrnack sees a wide variety of general orthopedic conditions including nonoperative and operative adult orthopedics and pediatric orthopedics. He specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic management of the shoulder, hip, and knee. He also manages operative and non-operative management of fractures, sprains, strains, and joint pains from day-to-day injuries or sports. He performs knee joint replacements. Dr. Hrnack also performs in-office regenerative management and Viscosupplementation.

Procedures Performed by Dr. Hrnack

Care for fractures and sprains
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
Arthritis and joint pain management
Sports injury diagnosis and treatment
Pre- and post-operative care
Personalized treatment plans
and more!

Dr. Hrnack believes in treating his patient’s as if they were a member of his own family. What may work for one patient, may not work for all. Every patient is their own individual and as such, care of each patient needs to be tailored to those patient’s particular needs. While there are times surgery is required, many ailments can be treated conservatively with surgery being the last option. He wants to make sure that with any diagnosis, even if surgery is necessary, the patient should leave the office with a firm understanding of the problem and the treatment plan to address the issue.

Being an independent physician allows Dr. Hrnack to make his schedule so that he can take time with his patients. The goal at Action Orthopaedics is to schedule patients quickly, sometimes even same day, and treating them with the family friendly care that they deserve. There are no mid-levels in the practice, so every patient will see and be treated by Dr. Hrnack personally. Dr. Hrnack also makes it a priority to try and get each referring physician office notes so that all parties know and understand the treatment plan. He firmly believes in good communication and teamwork benefits the patient experience and recovery from injury.

Dr. Hrnack continues to lead a very active lifestyle. He enjoys running and attempting to play golf. He is married to his wife, Shelbi, who is a Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist. Together, they moved to Graham with their three dogs in hopes to bring great orthopedic care to the GRMC community.

Mako® SmartRobotics™ for Total Knee & Hip Replacement. Advanced Technology. Personalized Care. Better Precision.

At Graham Regional Medical Center, we're proud to offer Mako® SmartRobotics™-assisted Total Knee and Total Hip Replacement, an advanced surgical technology from Stryker designed to help your surgeon perform joint replacement with greater precision and confidence.

It's important to know that the robot does not perform the surgery. Every procedure is performed by your orthopedic surgeon, who uses the Mako robotic-arm system as a highly advanced tool to create a personalized surgical plan and assist with implant placement based on your unique anatomy.

How Mako Works:

Before surgery, a CT scan creates a detailed 3D model of your joint. This allows your surgeon to develop a customized surgical plan tailored specifically to you.

During surgery, the Mako robotic-arm provides real-time guidance and haptic technology that helps your surgeon stay within the planned surgical boundaries while making precise bone preparations and implant placement. This level of accuracy is designed to optimize your procedure while preserving as much healthy bone and surrounding tissue as possible.

Benefits of Mako SmartRobotics™

Clinical studies have shown that robotic-assisted joint replacement may offer several benefits compared to conventional techniques, including:

More accurate implant placement
Improved implant alignment
Greater preservation of healthy bone
Reduced damage to surrounding soft tissues
Less blood loss during surgery (hip replacement)
Lower risk of hip dislocation following total hip replacement
Earlier functional recovery for many knee replacement patients
A more personalized surgical experience based on each patient's anatomy

While every patient's recovery is different, the goal of Mako technology is to help your surgeon achieve the best possible outcome for your individual joint replacement.

Mako by the Numbers

Stryker's Mako SmartRobotics platform continues to lead the field of robotic-assisted joint replacement.

More than 2.5 million Mako procedures have been performed worldwide.
Mako systems are used in more than 47 countries.
The platform is backed by 20 years of robotic-arm assisted surgery experience.
More than 800 scientific publications and contributions support the growing body of clinical evidence surrounding Mako

Is Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement Right for You?

If chronic hip or knee pain is limiting your daily activities and conservative treatments are no longer providing relief, total joint replacement may be an option.

Your orthopedic surgeon will evaluate your condition, discuss your goals, and determine whether Mako SmartRobotics-assisted surgery is the right choice for your individual needs.

At Graham Regional Medical Center, we're committed to combining advanced technology with compassionate, personalized care—helping you get back to doing the things you love.