Visakhapatnam : CARE Hospitals, Health City, Visakhapatnam, continues to strengthen its position as a leader in robotic orthopaedic care in North Andhra Pradesh by successfully completing 500 robotic knee replacement surgeries within a year. The milestone reflects the hospital’s commitment to providing advanced treatment solutions for patients suffering from severe knee arthritis and debilitating joint pain.
Led by Dr. Ravi Chandra Vattipalli, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Chief Robotic Knee Replacement Surgeon, the programme has helped hundreds of patients regain mobility and return to their normal lives after years of pain and disability.
The achievement further establishes CARE Hospitals as a preferred destination for advanced robotic orthopaedic care in the region. Patients from Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Anakapalli, East Godavari, and neighbouring districts of Odisha are increasingly choosing CARE Hospitals for robotic knee replacement procedures.
According to experts, the incidence of knee osteoarthritis and degenerative joint diseases has been rising steadily due to factors such as ageing, obesity, diabetes, sedentary lifestyles, previous injuries, and delayed medical intervention.
In North Andhra, years of physically demanding occupations such as farming, fishing, carrying heavy loads, prolonged squatting, frequent stair climbing, and sitting on the floor contribute significantly to accelerated wear and tear of the knee joints.
Doctors also note that many individuals continue to dismiss knee pain as a natural consequence of ageing and postpone seeking medical attention for years. Reliance on pain medications, fear of surgery, and lack of awareness often result in patients presenting with advanced arthritis, severe deformities, and significant difficulty in walking.
Robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery enables highly precise implant positioning, reduced tissue damage, less post-operative pain, improved joint alignment, faster recovery, and earlier mobilisation, resulting in better overall clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ravi Chandra Vattipalli said, “Robotic technology has significantly enhanced the precision of knee replacement surgery. However, the surgeon’s expertise, clinical judgement, and ability to tailor treatment to each patient remain equally important. Many of our patients who were once unable to walk independently are now leading active lives again. Several have resumed their jobs, agricultural work, and daily routines. This milestone is not merely about successful surgeries, it represents restoring mobility, independence, and livelihoods.”
He further emphasized the need for greater public awareness about knee health. “Symptoms such as pain while climbing stairs, morning stiffness, swelling of the knees, difficulty in walking, or reduced walking endurance should not be ignored. Early consultation can help slow disease progression. Weight management, regular exercise, physiotherapy, and timely treatment play a crucial role in preserving joint health.”
Recently, CARE Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, became the first centre in Andhra Pradesh to introduce the advanced Medial Stabilized (Medial Pivot) Knee Design using robotic-assisted technology, further strengthening its leadership in robotic joint replacement surgery.
Commenting on the achievement, G. Sukesh Reddy, Chief Operating Officer, CARE Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, said, “Our goal is to provide world-class robotic orthopaedic care closer to home for the people of North Andhra. By combining advanced technology with clinical excellence, we are helping patients achieve faster recovery and improved quality of life. Greater awareness about knee health and timely treatment can prevent years of pain, disability, and reduced mobility.”
CARE Hospitals, Health City, Visakhapatnam, continues to expand its comprehensive orthopaedic services, including robotic joint replacements, sports injury management, trauma care, minimally invasive orthopaedic procedures, and rehabilitation services, bringing advanced musculoskeletal care to the region.
