Apollo Hospitals completes 2,000 robotic-assisted joint replacements

chennai: apollo hospitals, chennai, has completed 2,000 robotic-assisted joint replacement surgeries, marking a milestone in technology-driven orthopaedic care.the milestone was achieved at apollo's main hospital on greams road under the leadership of vijay kishore kondreddy, clinical lead and head of the department of orthopaedics and robotic joint replacement and arthroscopic surgeon.addressing a media conference here on wednesday, kondreddy said robotic-assisted technology was increasingly being used in knee and hip replacement surgeries to help achieve accurate implant positioning and personalised surgical planning.robotic-assisted joint replacement combines the expertise of an experienced orthopaedic surgeon with advanced technology to enable detailed pre-operative planning and precise execution of the procedure, he said."completing 2,000 robotic joint replacement surgeries is a proud moment for our entire team. this achievement reflects our commitment to continuously adopting advanced technology while keeping patient safety, precision and clinical outcomes at the centre of our practice," he said.kondreddy, however, said robotic technology was not a replacement for surgical expertise but a powerful tool that complements a surgeon's experience and enables greater precision and personalised planning.he said the technology could assist surgeons in making more accurate assessments and planning procedures based on individual patient requirements.the achievement highlights the growing use of robotic assistance in orthopaedic procedures, particularly joint replacement surgeries, where precise implant positioning and surgical planning are important for clinical outcomes.