W. Cason Shirley, M.D.


W. Cason Shirley, M.D.

Specialties

  • Joint Replacement
  • Hip
  • Knee

Locations

  • Columbia
  • Spring Hill

Biography

Dr. W. Cason Shirley received his BS in Biology from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, in 2004. He received his MD from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2008, graduating with highest honors and election to Junior AOA. His orthopedic surgery residency was completed at the Campbell Clinic in Memphis, TN. Dr. Shirley was elected chief resident for 2012-2013 and, after graduation, joined TOA Columbia (formerly Mid-Tennessee Bone & Joint) in 2013. He is currently the team physician for Columbia Academy and also chair of the Surgery Peer Review Committee, and was the prior chair of the Department of Surgery at Maury Regional from 2023-2025. Dr. Shirley currently serves as the vice-president of the TOA South market. 

Dr. Shirley performs partial knee, total knee, and hip replacements utilizing MAKO robotic surgery. He has been MAKO certified since 2017 and has performed over 2500 robotic joint replacements. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, pickleball, and reading.

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Conditions, Treatments & Procedures

Specialties & Surgical Procedures

  • Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement (Mako)
  • Total Knee Replacement (TKA)
  • Partial (Unicompartmental) Knee Replacement
  • Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
  • Total Hip Replacement (THA)
  • Outpatient / Same-Day Joint Replacement
  • Complex Hip & Knee Revision Surgery
  • Knee Arthroscopy & Joint Preservation
  • Non-Surgical Joint Therapies (Cortisone & Viscosupplementation Injections)
  • Sports Medicine & Sideline Injury Evaluation

Conditions Treated

  • Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)
  • Severe "Bone-on-Bone" Joint Degeneration
  • Post-Traumatic Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip & Knee
  • Failed or Painful Previous Joint Replacements (Revision Candidates)
  • Hip Impingement (FAI) & Labral Tears
  • Degenerative & Acute Meniscus Tears
  • Knee Ligament Sprains & Tears (ACL, MCL, PCL)
  • Trochanteric (Hip) & Pre-Patellar (Knee) Bursitis
  • Acute Athletic & Sideline Sports Injuries

Common Symptoms & Patient Concerns

  • Chronic Hip, Groin, and Gluteal Pain
  • Chronic Knee Pain, Swelling, and Stiffness
  • Bone-on-Bone Joint Friction & Grinding (Crepitus)
  • Difficulty Walking, Standing, or Climbing Stairs
  • Joint Instability or Feeling of "Giving Way"
  • Night Pain & Sleep Disturbance from Joint Aching
  • Reduced Range of Motion & Hip Stiffness

This list highlights primary areas of focus and common conditions. If you are experiencing hip, knee, or joint pain not listed above, please contact our office for a comprehensive evaluation.

Education

Undergraduate:
Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN, Biology. 

Medical School:
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN. 

Residency:
Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN. 

    Memberships & Associations

    • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
    • Tennessee Orthopedic Society
    • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
    • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery