Sakra IKOC (International Knee and Orthopedic Center), a leading orthopedic and multi-specialty hospital, has performed India’s first AI-powered Total Knee Replacement surgery. The procedure was conducted on a 53-year-old female patient using the Intellijoint KNEE system, marking the entry of AI-based surgical robotics into the Indian orthopedic market.
The Intellijoint KNEE system combines AI-powered navigation with real-time intraoperative guidance, enabling precise, imageless, and minimally invasive joint replacement. The technology allows surgeons to achieve optimal implant alignment, joint balance, and fit without the need for bulky machinery, intramedullary rods, or external pins. This approach enhances joint function, accelerates rehabilitation, reduces complications, and improves the long-term durability of implants.
The surgery was led by Dr. Chandrashekar P., Director of Orthopedics at Sakra IKOC, one of India’s most experienced joint replacement surgeons. Dr. Chandrashekar has performed over 12,000 joint replacements and 50,000 orthopedic procedures, holding national and international records for active robotic knee replacements. He has also contributed to the development of MISSO, India’s first robotics system for joint replacement, and serves as a global advisor for CUVIS Active Robotics.
The successful operation highlights the growing adoption of AI-assisted surgical robotics in India, with the market for such technologies expected to expand significantly in the coming decade. The Intellijoint KNEE system’s pinless, imageless design offers a streamlined workflow for surgeons while improving precision and patient outcomes, representing a major advancement in orthopedic care in the country.
Senior leaders from Sakra World Hospital, including the group COO and vice presidents, attended the milestone event, underlining the hospital’s commitment to introducing advanced surgical technologies in India.
