North India’s First SkyWalker Robotic Knee Replacement System Installed at JIMS Hisar

The robotic system enables surgeons to plan and execute knee replacement procedures with sub-millimetre accuracy, allowing for precise joint alignment and soft-tissue balancing.

Jindal Institute of Medical Sciences (JIMS), Hisar, has become the first medical institution in North India to introduce the SkyWalker Orthopaedic Robotic System for knee replacement surgery, in collaboration with U.S.-based MicroPort Orthopaedics.

The installation positions JIMS at the forefront of robotic orthopaedics and reflects a broader shift toward technology-enabled, patient-focused surgical care.

“JIMS carries a strong legacy of over 57 years, defined by patient-centric care, continuous advancement, and a commitment to remain at the forefront of medical science,” said Dr Ritu Chopra, Medical Director, Jindal Institute of Medical Sciences. “The adoption of cutting-edge medical technology is central to our mission, and we are proud to be the first institution in North India to bring SkyWalker robotic technology to our patients.”

SkyWalker is the only orthopaedic robotic platform globally integrated with a patented True Medial-Pivot Knee philosophy.

The robotic system enables surgeons to plan and execute knee replacement procedures with sub-millimetre accuracy, allowing for precise joint alignment and soft-tissue balancing.

“Across rural Haryana and Punjab, we are witnessing a significant rise in knee osteoarthritis - impacting nearly 60-65% of the elderly population in rural and semi-urban areas,” said Dr Sidharth Baheti, Senior Orthopedician at JIMS. “Alarmingly, about 15-20% of these patients already present with advanced, bone-on-bone arthritis and severe deformities.”

SkyWalker is designed to work seamlessly with the Evolution Medial-Pivot Knee System, which closely mimics natural knee motion. This robotic-implant combination addresses long-standing challenges associated with traditional knee replacement, such as residual pain, instability, and delayed rehabilitation.

“We believe that the dynamic gap balancing and built-in kinematic principles of SkyWalker™ allow complex cases to be managed far more effectively than traditional non-robotic techniques,” added Dr Vishal Gupta, Senior Orthopedician at JIMS.

“Together, we are setting a new benchmark- aligned with global standards - for total knee replacement across the region with both a world-class knee implant and a cutting-edge ortho-robotic system,” said Dr Mukesh Parmar, Senior Director and General Manager - South Asia, MicroPort Orthopedics.

By combining robotic guidance with real-time intraoperative data, SkyWalker supports more consistent outcomes, enhanced stability, and faster functional recovery compared to conventional techniques.

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