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Hyd: Arete Hospitals partners with US-based MicroPort Orthopedics, launches First SkyWalker™ Orthopedic Robotic System

Hyderabad, Dec 16 (UNI) Arete Hospitals, Hyderabad, has become the first medical institution in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, to launch the first SkyWalker™ Orthopedic Robotic System in collaboration with US-headquartered MicroPort Orthopedics Inc., for knee replacement surgery, marking a significant milestone in the region's healthcare landscape.
The launch event was graced by Telugu Cinema's King Nagarjuna Akkineni.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Pavan Kumar Reddy, Medical Director & HOD- Critical Care, Arete Hospitals, said "The launch of SkyWalker™ is another milestone in our pursuit of clinical excellence at Arete Hospitals, and we are proud to be the first to bring this technology to the twin states.
"Arete Hospitals is built on the premise of positivity, efficiency & proficiency and advanced medical technology adoption is at our core,” Dr Reddy added.
Dr. Prabhat Reddy Lakkireddi, Director - Orthopaedics Arthroscopy, Sports Injuries, Robotic & Joint Replacement Surgery, Arete Hospitals, Hyderabad, said, "The SkyWalker™ robotic system gives us real-time data for joint line reconstruction and ligament balancing, while the NitrX® Evolution implant provides remarkable stability and function. We've seen smoother recoveries, better range of motion, and excellent functional outcomes in our initial cases with SkyWalker™”.
The SkyWalker™ Orthopedic Robotic System is designed to work with the NitrX® Evolution implant, enabling unparalleled accuracy and sub-millimeter precision in knee joint alignment. This combination provides personalized outcomes, faster recovery, and longevity, the hospital said in release here.
Dr. Mukesh Parmar, Senior Director and General Manager, South Asia, MicroPort Orthopedics, said, "The NitrX® Evolution implant has shown excellent clinical outcomes, and when paired with SkyWalker™, it creates a powerful combination that empowers surgeons and delivers customized and consistently favorable patient outcomes. We are excited to launch this system at Arete Hospitals, a centre of excellence in orthopedic care."
This cutting-edge technology, combined with the expertise of its renowned orthopedic surgeons, empowers it to deliver personalized, precision-driven treatment, transforming lives and redefining the standards of knee replacement surgery in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
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