Robotic partial knee replacement performed

MANGALURU: AJ Hospital and Research Centre, successfully performed a CORI Robotic Unicondylar Knee Replacement (UKR) recently. The procedure was carried out by Dr Mayur Rai, senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon, and Dr Mohammed Shabir Kassim, consultant orthopaedic and arthroscopic surgeon.

CORI robotic surgical system allows surgeons to perform knee replacements with unmatched accuracy, resulting in better outcomes, faster recovery, and improved long-term function.

Unicondylar knee replacement, commonly known as partial knee replacement, is a minimally invasive procedure designed for patients with damage confined to one compartment of the knee. Dr Mayur Rai said, "The introduction of CORI robotic technology is a leap forward in joint replacement surgery. It allows us to deliver consistently accurate and personalised care with superior functional outcomes."

Dr Mohammed Shabir Kassim said, "This technology-driven approach reduces pain, minimises tissue damage, and allows patients to walk within hours and return to daily activities sooner than traditional methods."

The patient who underwent the procedure is recovering well and already began post-operative physiotherapy.

Dr Prashanth Marla K, medical director of AJ Hospital & Research Centre, said the collaboration with Smith & Nephew and the adoption of the CORI robotic platform reflects the dedication to providing world-class orthopaedic care in coastal Karnataka.