Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 24: In a remarkable feat of medical excellence, a 90-year-old man, Arjun Singh, who is also a highly complicated cardiac patient, walked the very next day after undergoing a bilateral Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Replacement (TKA) at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar. The successful outcome highlights a new era in orthopedic care, combining advanced technology with skilled surgical intervention.
Arjun Singh had been suffering from debilitating knee arthritis, which had severely affected his mobility and quality of life. Adding to the complexity was his delicate cardiac condition, making the surgical risk significantly higher. However, under the expertise of Dr Mohit Arora, Director of Joint Replacement at Fortis Escorts Amritsar, the procedure was carried out using the latest robotic-assisted technology with outstanding results.
This groundbreaking surgery comes on the heels of the Hospital’s recent introduction of Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery-a cutting-edge advancement in joint replacement now available at an affordable cost. At the launch of this facility, Dr. Arora had emphasized the importance of Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) in enhancing surgical precision and outcomes, noting that RAS virtually eliminates human error by ensuring perfect alignment of the knee joint.
“The success of Arjun Singh’s case is a testimony to the transformative power of robotic surgery,” said Dr Arora. “Despite his cardiac complications and advanced age, the precision and minimal invasiveness of robotic surgery allowed for rapid recovery, minimal pain and early mobilization.”
Fortis Escorts Hospital is among the few in the region to offer this state-of-the-art technology, which uses premium implants with a lifespan exceeding 35 years. The advantages of robotic-assisted procedures include smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, no need for transfusions, lower complication rates, and significantly faster recovery.
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