Robotic Total Knee Replacement
Knee arthritis can gradually affect every aspect of life — walking, climbing stairs, travelling, exercising and even enjoying a good night's sleep. When pain and stiffness begin to significantly affect quality of life and non-surgical treatments no longer provide relief, Total Knee Replacement (TKR) becomes an excellent option.
Today, advances in technology allow this surgery to be performed with even greater precision through Robotic Total Knee Replacement.
What is Robotic Total Knee Replacement?
Robotic Total Knee Replacement combines the experience of the surgeon with the precision of advanced robotic technology to deliver a highly personalised knee replacement. The robot does not perform the surgery independently. Instead, it assists the surgeon in:
- Understanding your individual knee anatomy
- Planning implant positioning accurately
- Balancing the ligaments precisely
- Restoring natural knee alignment and movement
The surgeon remains fully in control throughout the operation.
Why is Precision Important in Knee Replacement Surgery?
Every knee is different. Traditional knee replacement techniques use standard instruments and average alignment targets. Robotic technology allows the surgery to be customised to each patient's:
- Bone anatomy
- Knee alignment
- Ligament balance
- Range of motion
- Functional requirements
This personalised approach aims to create a knee that feels more natural and performs better.
What are the Advantages of Robotic Knee Replacement?
Patients undergoing robotic-assisted knee replacement may benefit from:
- More accurate implant positioning
- Better soft tissue balancing
- Personalised alignment restoration
- Less damage to surrounding tissues
- Reduced post-operative pain
- Faster rehabilitation
- Improved knee function
- Earlier return to daily activities
- Potential for improved implant longevity
- Higher patient satisfaction
The Importance of Ligament Balancing in Knee Replacement
A successful knee replacement depends not only on placing implants correctly but also on achieving proper ligament balance. Robotic technology allows the surgeon to:
- Assess knee stability in real time
- Measure ligament tension throughout movement
- Fine-tune implant position during surgery
- Optimise knee motion and stability
This dynamic balancing is one of the major advantages of robotic surgery.
Which Robotic System is Used by Dr Anand Jadhav?
Dr Anand Jadhav uses Smith & Nephew's advanced CORI® Surgical System, one of the latest generation robotic platforms, for knee replacement surgery. The CORI® system offers:
- Real-time planning during surgery
- Dynamic ligament balancing
- Image-free technology
- No requirement for pre-operative CT scans
- Highly personalised implant positioning
This allows each knee replacement to be tailored to the patient's unique anatomy rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Who is a Candidate for Robotic Knee Replacement?
Robotic Total Knee Replacement may be suitable for patients with:
- Advanced knee arthritis
- Persistent knee pain
- Bow legs or knock knees
- Difficulty walking or climbing stairs
- Night pain disturbing sleep
- Failure of medications, injections and physiotherapy
A detailed clinical assessment and imaging studies help determine whether surgery is appropriate.
Expected Recovery After Robotic Knee Replacement
Most patients experience:
- Standing and walking within 24 hours
- Hospital stay of 2 to 4 days
- Walking independently over the following weeks
- Return to driving in approximately 4 to 6 weeks
- Continued improvement for up to 12 months
A structured rehabilitation programme plays an essential role in achieving excellent outcomes.
Does Robotic Surgery Guarantee Better Results?
Robotic technology is a powerful tool, but successful outcomes still depend upon correct patient selection, surgical experience, implant choice, and rehabilitation and physiotherapy. The robot enhances surgical precision but does not replace the experience and judgement of the surgeon.
Why Choose Dr Anand Jadhav?
Dr Anand Jadhav has over 30 years of orthopaedic experience with advanced training in robotic joint replacement and arthroscopy in India and internationally. His expertise includes:
- Robotic Total Knee Replacement
- Robotic Partial Knee Replacement
- Complex Primary Knee Replacement
- Revision Knee Replacement
- Sports Injuries and Arthroscopy
His philosophy is simple: every knee is unique; every knee replacement should be personalised. By combining surgical expertise with advanced robotic technology, he aims to deliver a stable, well-balanced and natural-feeling knee that allows patients to return to active and independent lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is robotic knee replacement painful?
Most patients experience less pain than expected and begin walking within a day of surgery.
Does the robot perform the operation?
No. The surgeon performs the operation while the robot provides real-time information and precision guidance.
How long does a robotic knee replacement last?
Modern knee replacements commonly last 20 years or more depending on activity levels and overall health.
Can both knees be replaced together?
In selected patients, bilateral knee replacement may be considered after careful evaluation.
Our Philosophy
Precision Surgery • Personalised Alignment • Faster Recovery — The aim of robotic knee replacement is not simply to replace the joint, but to restore mobility, confidence and quality of life.