Howrah: Manipal Hospitals, one of the top
healthcare providers in India, has further solidified its commitment to
delivering excellence in patient care by introducing the ROSA® Knee System at its Kolkata facility. Developed by Zimmer Biomet, this cutting-edge
robotic surgical assistant is bound to make a remarkable advancement in total
knee replacement procedures. Combining advanced robotics and new-gen software
components, this state-of-the-art technology promises to deliver better accuracy
in procedure outcomes and quicker recovery for patients. Numerous patients from Howrah; as well as other
neighboring districts, are now traveling to Kolkata to access the less invasive
knee replacement surgery.
Annually,
around 20 lakh people in India require knee replacement surgery. However, it is
reported that only 2.5 to 3 lakh people undergo surgery due to fear about the
procedure, doubt regarding the durability of the implants, and the possibility
of going through revision surgery in the future. The figure nonetheless has
increased almost three times in the last five years. It is estimated that knee
degradation afflicts approximately 15 crore people above the age of 50, with
obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and diseases like arthritis or other
inflammatory diseases being primary factors. Despite a larger percentage of the
population afflicted with knee degeneration, most patients avoid knee
replacement surgery because of the myths that surround the surgical procedure
and post-surgery recovery. Manipal Hospitals has on its roster expert
orthopedic surgeons specially trained on the ROSA® Knee System to provide world-class treatment. The hospital
allows comprehensive treatment, guiding the patients from consultation to
post-operative rehabilitation. Since June 2024, Manipal Hospitals has conducted 25 successful knee replacement
surgeries with the ROSA Surgical Orthopedic Robot.
Dr. Ritwik Ganguly, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Manipal
Hospital, Dhakuria, explains, "The ROSA Surgical
Orthopedic Robot for knee replacement surgery has several advantages like
patient-specific implantation, more precise, and the kinematics is much more
improved than the normal available orthopedic surgical robots. The result after
the knee replacement surgery is also much better, helping patients to return to
normal life faster."
Dr. Rajib Basu, Senior Orthopedic Surgeon at Manipal Hospital,
Dhakuria, adds, "ROSA is the latest generation orthopedic knee replacement
surgical robot. It helps the surgeon with better precision for the implant
placement, which in turn gives the patient a pain-free knee within a quicker
period. This robot will help us provide more benefits to patients suffering
from knee pain and requiring replacement surgery."
Dr. Kanchan Bhattacharya, Senior Orthopedic Surgeon at Manipal
Hospital, Dhakuria, emphasizes the impact of this technology: "The
robot's state-of-the-art instrumentation helps us to become more precise and
more reproducible, making it the way to go forward for all those people who are
suffering from a lot of pain and are unable to have proper movements. With the
ROSA robot, those in need of knee replacement surgery will have a faster
post-operative recovery period and can transition to a better quality of life
sooner."
Patients can
expect a swift recovery, with many able to start driving within two weeks,
engage in light activities by 3-4 weeks, and return to recreational activities
like golf within 6-8 weeks post-surgery. A
67-year-old patient who had knee replacement surgery at Manipal shared her
experience: "I was back on my feet faster than I ever imagined. The care I
received at Manipal Hospitals was exceptional, and the ROSA Knee System made
all the difference."
With a huge
surge in patients looking for pain-alleviating treatments, Manipal Hospitals
offers the best clinicians and surgeons, followed by post-operative care for
patients from Howrah. With fewer hospital stays, painless procedures, and
faster recovery, the team of Orthopedic Surgeons at the Manipal hospitals is
now equipped with the best-in-class robot for surgery.
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