Arete Hospitals Introduces the SkyWalker Orthopedic Robotic System in Hyderabad

The initiative marks the first SkyWalker Orthopedic Robotic System installation in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Arete Hospitals, a leading multispeciality hospital in Hyderabad, has introduced the Skywalker Orthopedic Robotic System in collaboration with U.S.-headquartered medtech company MicroPort Orthopedics for knee replacement surgery.

The initiative marks the first SkyWalker Orthopedic Robotic System installation in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

The new facility is aimed at strengthening the position Arete Hospitals as a center of excellence in advanced orthopedic and robotic surgery in India, providing personalized care and transforming the standards of knee replacement surgery in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Currently, Arete hospital operates a 250-bed quaternary care center in Hyderabad offering a range of specialties, including orthopaedics, oncology.

Commenting on the new launch, Dr Pavan Kumar Reddy, Medical Director & HOD-Critical Care, Arete Hospitals."Arete Hospitals has always been committed to integrating innovations that make a real difference for our patients. The launch of this system is another milestone in our pursuit of clinical excellence at Arete Hospitals, and we are proud to be the first to bring this technology to the twin states. Arete Hospitals is built on the premise of positivity, efficiency & proficiency, and advanced medical technology adoption is at our core.”

Reflecting similar thoughts, Dr Prabhat Reddy Lakkireddi, Director - Orthopaedics Arthroscopy, Sports Injuries, Robotic & Joint Replacement Surgery, Arete Hospitals, Hyderabad, said, “The system gives us real-time data for joint line reconstruction and ligament balancing, while the NitrX Evolution implant provides remarkable stability and function. We've seen smoother recoveries, a better range of motion, and excellent functional outcomes in our initial cases with SkyWalker.”

The Orthopedic Robotic System is designed to assist surgeons with precision alignment and personalized implant positioning during knee replacement procedures.

The robotic system works in conjunction with the NitrX Evolution implant, which is intended to enhance surgical accuracy and support recovery outcomes for patients.

The SkyWalker Orthopedic Robotic System is built on true-medial pivot technology and is designed to support sub-millimeter precision in knee joint alignment, enabling more personalised surgical planning.

Reportedly, the system has been deployed in more than 45 countries with recorded outcomes including improved joint function and supported recovery timelines.

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