Joint replacement surgery has transformed the lives of millions of patients suffering from arthritis and joint damage. Today, advances in technology have taken this one step further with Robotic Joint Replacement, allowing surgeons to perform surgery with greater precision, accuracy and personalisation than ever before.
At the forefront of this technology, Dr Anand Jadhav offers advanced robotic-assisted joint replacement solutions for patients requiring knee, hip and shoulder replacement surgery.
What is Robotic Joint Replacement?
Robotic Joint Replacement combines the experience and judgement of an experienced surgeon with the precision of advanced computer-assisted technology. The robot does not perform the surgery independently. Instead, it acts as an intelligent surgical assistant that helps the surgeon:
- Create a personalised surgical plan
- Assess joint anatomy in real time
- Improve implant positioning accuracy
- Optimise soft tissue balance
- Restore natural joint function
The surgeon remains in complete control throughout the procedure.
How Does Robotic Surgery Work?
During surgery, specialised robotic technology creates a detailed three-dimensional map of the patient's joint anatomy. This allows the surgeon to:
- Precisely plan bone preparation
- Position implants accurately
- Optimise ligament balance
- Continuously monitor alignment throughout surgery
- Make adjustments in real time
This level of precision is difficult to achieve consistently with conventional techniques alone.
What are the Advantages of Robotic Joint Replacement?
Patients undergoing robotic-assisted surgery may benefit from:
- Improved accuracy of implant positioning
- Better restoration of natural joint alignment
- More precise soft tissue balancing
- Smaller bone resections
- Reduced surgical trauma
- Less post-operative pain
- Faster recovery and rehabilitation
- Earlier return to daily activities
- Improved implant longevity
- Increased patient satisfaction
Which Joints Can Be Replaced Robotically?
With current robotic technology the Knee, Hip & Shoulder joints can be replaced robotically.
Robotic Knee Replacement
Robotic technology allows personalised positioning of knee implants based on each patient's unique anatomy and ligament balance. Procedures include:
- Robotic Total Knee Replacement
- Robotic Partial Knee Replacement
- Complex Primary Knee Replacement
- Selected Revision Knee Replacement
Robotic Hip Replacement
Robotic assistance improves accuracy of implant placement and helps restore leg length, hip biomechanics and joint stability. Benefits include:
- Accurate cup positioning
- Reduced risk of dislocation
- Improved leg length restoration
- Better joint stability
Robotic Shoulder Replacement
Robotic technology can also assist with complex shoulder replacement surgery by improving implant positioning and bone preparation.
Who is a Candidate for Robotic Joint Replacement?
Robotic surgery may be suitable for patients with:
- Advanced arthritis
- Persistent pain affecting daily activities
- Failure of non-surgical treatment
- Reduced mobility and function
- Joint deformity
A detailed clinical assessment and imaging studies help determine whether robotic surgery is the best option.
Does Robotic Surgery Replace Surgical Experience?
Absolutely not! Robotic technology is a powerful tool, but successful outcomes still depend upon accurate diagnosis, appropriate patient selection, surgical expertise, and rehabilitation and physiotherapy. The robot enhances the surgeon's precision but does not replace the surgeon's experience and judgement.
Which Robot System Does Dr Jadhav Use?
Dr Anand Jadhav most commonly uses advanced robotic technology from Smith & Nephew's CORI® Surgical System, one of the latest generation robotic platforms for joint replacement surgery. The CORI® system provides:
- Real-time intraoperative planning
- Dynamic ligament balancing
- Personalised implant positioning
- Image-free technology without the need for pre-operative CT scans
This allows every joint replacement to be customised to the patient's individual anatomy.
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 areas of expertise include:
- Robotic Knee Replacement
- Robotic Hip Replacement
- Robotic Shoulder Replacement
- Revision Joint Replacement
- Sports Injuries and Arthroscopy
By combining surgical experience with advanced robotic technology, his aim is simple: to provide precise surgery, faster recovery and excellent long-term outcomes.
Our Philosophy
Every patient is unique. Every joint replacement should be personalised. Robotic technology helps us move beyond a "one-size-fits-all" approach and deliver truly customised joint replacement surgery.
Who performs your surgery: Dr. Anand Jadhav performs every operation personally, from the first incision to the final closure. Assisting staff may support the procedure, as is standard in any operating theatre, but your surgery is never handed over to a stand-in, substitute or trainee surgeon.