If you’ve been told you need a knee replacement, the word “robotic” is probably the first thing that made you nervous or curious, sometimes both. Here’s what it actually means at Park Hospital: your knee gets planned in 3D, from your own CT scan, before anyone touches an instrument.
Who This Is For
Robotic knee replacement is most commonly recommended for patients with advanced osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, or significant joint deformity where a standard-fit approach carries more risk of misalignment. It’s also the preferred route for patients wanting the most precisely-matched implant positioning available, regardless of how advanced their arthritis is.
The RoboEye ER Approach
This is where Dr. Saluja’s practice differs from a conventional knee replacement. Your CT scan is converted into a full 3D model of your own bone anatomy. Implant size and position are worked out against that model — not a generic average knee. Before surgery, the plan is reviewed through a mixed-reality headset, walked through in three dimensions. By the time you’re in the OT, the plan already exists.
That’s the actual value of the technology — less improvising once you’re on the table, because the decisions were already made calmly, in advance.
What To Expect
- Pre-op CT scan and 3D bone modeling
- Implant sizing and alignment planning specific to your anatomy
- Mixed-reality surgical plan review before the OT
- Same-day or next-day mobilisation post-surgery
- Structured physiotherapy from day one
Most patients are walking with assistance within 24 hours, and the early recovery tends to be smoother when the implant is positioned to match your own joint geometry rather than a standard fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is robotic knee replacement different from traditional knee replacement?
The surgery itself is still performed by Dr. Saluja and his team — a robot doesn’t operate independently. The difference is in the planning: your implant size, position and alignment are worked out from a 3D model of your own knee before surgery, using RoboEye ER’s mixed-reality planning process, instead of being judged in real time during the operation.
Am I a candidate for robotic knee replacement?
Most patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, or significant deformity are candidates. The best way to know is a clinical exam and X-ray (sometimes an MRI) at a consultation, where your specific case is assessed.
How long does recovery take?
Most patients are mobilising with assistance within 24 hours and transition from a walker to a cane by weeks 3-4. Full recovery, including return to more demanding activity, typically continues for three to six months.
Is robotic knee replacement more expensive than traditional surgery?
Yes, generally, because of the additional planning technology involved. Whether it’s the right choice for your case and budget is worth discussing directly at a consultation.
Where is this performed?
At Park Hospital, across both the Mohali and Panchkula locations, as part of the hospital’s ROBO-Suite — North India’s first fully AI-integrated robotic joint replacement platform.