PRECISION IN MOTION: WHEN TECHNOLOGY REDEFINES KNEE CARE
- BEdge Correspondent
- Dec 31, 2025
- 2 min read
Robotic-assisted knee replacement is quietly reshaping how patients reclaim mobility, confidence, and everyday comfort
Living with chronic knee pain is rarely just a physical struggle. Over time, it erodes independence—turning routine movements such as walking, climbing stairs, or rising from bed into calculated efforts. As mobility declines, many people begin to withdraw from activities they once enjoyed, affecting both physical health and emotional well-being. Today, however, advances in orthopaedic technology are rewriting that experience, with robotic-assisted knee surgery emerging as a decisive shift in patient care.
For decades, traditional knee replacement has helped millions regain movement. Robotic assistance builds on this foundation by introducing a level of precision and personalisation previously unattainable. Contrary to popular belief, the procedure is not performed by a machine acting independently. The surgeon remains in complete control, while the robotic system functions as an intelligent guide—offering real-time data, detailed joint mapping, and enhanced accuracy throughout the surgery.
Preparation begins well before the operating theatre. A high-resolution 3D scan of the knee allows surgeons to study bone structure, alignment, and soft tissue balance in detail. This data is used to create a surgical plan tailored specifically to the patient’s anatomy, significantly reducing the risk of implant misalignment—one of the most critical factors influencing long-term success and the natural feel of the joint.
During surgery, robotic guidance enables sub-millimetre accuracy, ensuring that only damaged bone is removed while healthy tissue and ligaments are preserved. The result is a more refined, minimally invasive procedure with less pain, reduced swelling, and minimal blood loss. Many patients are able to stand and walk the same day, often returning to daily routines far sooner than with conventional techniques.
Despite its growing adoption, misconceptions persist. Robotic-assisted knee replacement is sometimes viewed as experimental, when in fact it has been used safely and extensively worldwide for several years. Others assume it is suitable only for elderly patients. In reality, younger individuals with arthritis or injury-related degeneration also benefit significantly, particularly due to improved implant longevity that supports an active lifestyle over the long term.
“Robotic knee replacement takes away much of the guesswork and brings consistent precision to every step of the surgery,” says Dr C Vivekananda Reddy, Senior Consultant – Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon at Apollo Hospital, Nellore. “Patients recover faster, move more freely, and feel more confident in their new joints.”
For those living with persistent knee pain, robotic-assisted surgery represents more than a technological upgrade—it offers a tangible pathway back to movement, independence, and a better quality of life.
