Kochi | Aster Medcity has successfully performed South India’s first Total Knee Replacement (TKR) using cutting-edge Augmented Reality (AR) technology. This pioneering procedure marks a significant leap in the adoption of next-generation surgical innovations within the country.
The landmark surgery was performed on a 57-year-old male patient from Cherthala by a surgical team led by Dr. Vijayamohan, Lead Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Aster Medcity.
The AR-assisted TKR integrates advanced digital visualization with real-time surgical navigation, enabling enhanced precision in implant positioning, alignment, and soft-tissue balancing. By superimposing critical anatomical data directly into the surgeon’s field of view, the technology supports greater accuracy while preserving the surgeon’s clinical judgment and expertise. This approach ensures a safer surgical practice by avoiding outliers and reducing intraoperative bone and tissue manipulation.
“This achievement represents a major step forward in patient-centric knee replacement. Augmented Reality allows us to visualize complex knee anatomy with unprecedented clarity during surgery, helping improve accuracy, functional outcomes, and potentially speeding up patient recovery," said Dr. Vijayamohan.
The patient has recovered fast post-surgery and demonstrated encouraging early outcomes, including improved joint mobility and reduced postoperative discomfort. This success underlines the significant benefits achieved when the skill and versatility of an experienced surgeon is enriched by augmented reality and artificial intelligence. Orthopedic experts believe that AR-assisted joint replacement has the potential to redefine surgical standards by minimizing human error and improving long-term implant survivorship.
“This milestone reflects our commitment to bringing world-class medical technology to our patients,” said Dr. Nalanda Jayadev, CEO of Aster Medcity. “We are proud to support innovations that raise the benchmark of surgical excellence,” He added.
With this achievement, Aster Medcity reaffirms its leadership in advanced joint replacement surgery and its dedication to delivering cutting-edge, evidence-based care to patients across the region.