Chennai First 500 Robotics Knee Replacement
What started as a promise to bring precision, faster recovery, and less pain to patients — has now become a milestone in Indian orthopedics.
I'm humbled to share that 500+ robotic knee surgeries have been successfully completed at Prashanth Hospitals, using the 4th Gen Velys Robotic System — and this achievement has now been featured in The Hindu.
Successful Robotic Knee Surgeries
Using 4th Gen Velys Robotic System
Behind this number are lives transformed — people walking pain-free, regaining strength, and returning to the life they love. This journey has been deeply personal and professionally fulfilling.
According to The Hindu report, this achievement highlights the growing role of technology in improving outcomes for joint pain and arthritis, especially among older adults. The announcement was made at a press meet held in Chennai on June 26, 2025.
Why Robotic Knee Replacement?
Patient-Specific Alignment
Each knee is unique, and robotic technology helps us treat it that way, ensuring perfect alignment.
Faster Recovery
Patients walk within 24-48 hours and return to daily routines in less than a month.
Quicker Discharge
Smoother rehabilitation and ability to walk within a day of surgery.
Fewer Complications
Safer outcomes with precise, controlled movements, especially for older adults and those with medical conditions.
“Unlike conventional methods, robotic surgery allows patient-specific alignment. Each knee is unique and this technology helps us treat it that way.”
— Dr. Arumugam. S, Senior Orthopedic Surgeon
Leading the programme is Dr. Arumugam. S, senior orthopaedic surgeon and joint replacement expert. Robotic knee replacement is a procedure where a robotic system assists the surgeon in planning and carrying out the operation with high precision. It ensures that the artificial joint is placed in perfect alignment — improving function and speeding up recovery.
Patients who underwent the procedure shared their experiences, highlighting quicker discharge, smoother rehabilitation and the ability to walk within a day. Many returned to their daily routines in less than a month.
With a rise in arthritis among Indians over 50 — especially women — this technology promises safer outcomes with fewer complications. As Prashanth Krishna, Managing Director, said: “It is about restoring mobility and confidence through accuracy-led care.”
Grateful to the incredible team at Prashanth Hospitals and every patient who placed their trust in me.
Here's to precision, progress, and people-first care.
Here's to the next 700 — and beyond.
