Robotic Partial Knee Resurfacing Brings a Revolutionary Advance in Knee Surgery

Mumbai: For decades, knee arthritis has forced patients to choose between living with chronic pain or undergoing a total knee replacement a major surgery that replaces the entire joint, even when only a part is damaged. That long-standing dilemma is now being challenged by a breakthrough in orthopaedic care.

Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, has introduced Robotic Partial Knee Resurfacing, also known as Makoplasty, using the advanced Mako SmartRobotics™ system. The procedure is being led by Dr. Mudit Khanna, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon, marking a significant shift in how knee arthritis can be treated.

Unlike conventional knee replacement surgery, Makoplasty focuses only on the diseased portion of the knee. By resurfacing and reshaping the damaged area while preserving healthy bone, ligaments, and tissue, the procedure offers a more conservative and patient-friendly alternative particularly for individuals with arthritis limited to a single compartment of the knee.

What sets the technology apart is its sub-millimetre robotic precision. Each surgery is personalised to the patient’s anatomy using advanced imaging and real-time robotic guidance, allowing surgeons to achieve exceptional accuracy. This results in a knee that feels more natural after surgery and functions closer to a patient’s original joint.

Patients undergoing robotic partial knee resurfacing typically experience smaller incisions, significantly less post-operative pain, reduced risk of infection, and a much faster recovery. Many are able to walk soon after surgery and return to daily activities and even sports far earlier than with traditional total knee replacement.

“This isn’t just a surgical advancement; it’s a transformation in how we restore quality of life,” says Dr. Khanna. “By preserving what is healthy and treating only what is damaged, patients regain independence without the prolonged pain and recovery associated with larger surgeries.”

The innovation extends beyond the operating theatre. Wockhardt Hospitals has integrated the procedure with an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programme, developed in collaboration with its pain management and rehabilitation teams. The approach combines advanced pain control techniques with early mobilisation and physiotherapy, enabling patients to recover faster, safer, and stronger.

The introduction of robotic partial knee resurfacing at Wockhardt Hospitals makes it one of the few centres in South Mumbai offering this globally proven technology. As demand grows for minimally invasive, precision-driven orthopaedic solutions, the arrival of Makoplasty represents a major step forward in patient care.

By bringing cutting-edge robotic joint surgery to Mumbai, Wockhardt Hospitals continues to position itself at the forefront of orthopaedic innovation placing South Mumbai firmly on the global map for advanced surgical care.