Robotic techniques making joint replacements more natural and lasting
A Contributor
REGIONAL, July 09, 2025: Joint pain, once considered an inevitable barrier to an active life, is now being effectively addressed with the latest advancements in orthopaedic care—Active Robotic Joint Replacement. This breakthrough approach is transforming knee and hip surgeries, offering patients greater precision, faster recovery, reduced pain and more natural joint movement.
Active robotic systems are revolutionising joint replacement by combining 3D imaging with robotic precision. Before surgery, a detailed plan is mapped out using advanced imaging, and during the procedure, robotic assistance ensures every bone cut and implant placement is performed with unmatched accuracy. This meticulous alignment not only enhances stability and implant longevity but also significantly minimises soft tissue damage, paving the way for smoother post-operative recovery.
Dr Sujoy Bhattacharjee, Chairman & Chief – Robotic Joint Replacement, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket said “One of the most remarkable benefits of this technique is rapid patient mobilisation. Unlike traditional surgeries, where recovery may take longer, patients undergoing active robotic joint replacement often stand and begin walking within hours. By avoiding major cuts to muscles and ligaments, the surgery causes less trauma, leading to decreased pain and a shorter rehabilitation period. Early movement also helps reduce risks such as blood clots and supports faster muscle strengthening. Active robotic systems not only offer a more accurate procedure but also contribute to longer implant survival
These advanced systems allow for a range of high-precision procedures including Cruciate Retaining Robotic Total Knee Replacement—which preserves essential knee ligaments for better stability and movement; Robotic Total Hip Replacement—where precision placement of components ensures long-term results and reduced risks; Robotic Arm-Assisted Partial Knee Replacement—which focuses only on the damaged portion of the knee, preserving natural tissue and allowing quicker recovery; and Robotic Arm-Assisted Medial Pivot Knee, available in both cemented and cementless formats.
For patients travelling from remote locations, single-visit robotic surgeries provide unmatched convenience. From evaluation to surgery and early rehabilitation, the entire process can be completed in a single hospital stay. With minimal assisted rehabilitation required, patients are often able to resume daily activities like walking and even driving much sooner.
Dr Sujoy further added that “Active robotic joint replacement offers several key advantages that significantly enhance patient outcomes. By preserving crucial ligaments and muscles, the procedure ensures more natural joint movement and minimizes post-operative pain. Patients benefit from early mobilisation, often beginning to walk shortly after surgery, which accelerates recovery. Additionally, the precision of robotic techniques results in less blood loss, smaller incisions, and fewer wound-related complications. This advanced approach also reduces the need for extensive rehabilitation, allowing patients to return to their normal routines more quickly and comfortably.”
Active robotic joint replacement marks a significant leap in orthopaedic care, bringing together technology and patient-centric outcomes. With less pain, quicker recovery, and improved long-term results, this cutting-edge approach is helping individuals regain mobility and return to their everyday lives with renewed confidence and comfort.
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