North India's First Skywalker Robotic Leap: Precision Knee Surgery Arrives In Hisar

Updated: January 16, 2026 11:20

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Jindal Hospital in Hisar launches North India's first SkyWalker robotic system for knee replacements with MicroPort Orthopedics. Offering sub-millimeter precision and natural movement, it targets rising osteoarthritis in rural North India. Introduced by Smt. Savitri Devi Jindal, it promises faster recovery and superior outcomes.

Jindal Institute of Medical Sciences in Hisar has launched North India's first SkyWalker Orthopedic Robotic System for knee replacements, partnering with US-based MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. Introduced by Smt. Savitri Devi Jindal, the system promises sub-millimeter accuracy, faster recovery, and natural knee function for patients in Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan amid rising osteoarthritis cases.

Key Highlights

The SkyWalker system stands as the world's only orthopedic robotic platform integrated with patented True Medial-Pivot Knee technology, ensuring precise joint alignment and superior stability that mimics natural knee movement.
Knee osteoarthritis affects 60-65% of elderly in rural Haryana and Punjab, with 15-20% needing advanced replacements; this robot addresses deformities and bone-on-bone issues with dynamic gap balancing for reduced pain and quicker mobility restoration.
Compatible with Evolution Medial-Pivot Knee implants, boasting 95% patient satisfaction, 98.8% 17-year survivorship, and high forgotten joint scores, elevating outcomes beyond traditional methods.
Jindal Hospital, a 580-bed multispecialty facility since 1968 spanning 15.5 acres, upholds its 57-year legacy of patient-centric innovation under leaders like Dr. Ritu Chopra, Medical Director, and orthopedicians Dr. Sidharth Baheti, Dr. Vishal Gupta.
MicroPort's Dr. Mukesh Parmar hailed the launch as a global benchmark for India, combining world-class implants with robotics for lifelong patient benefits.

This development transforms orthopedic care in underserved regions, where access to precision surgery has been limited. Patients can now expect shorter hospital stays, confident stair-climbing, and long walks post-surgery. Surgeons at JIMS emphasized easier handling of complex cases, setting a new standard. The installation honors the Jindal family's philanthropic vision, started with NC Jindal Eye Hospital in 1966. As rural arthritis burdens grow, SkyWalker positions Hisar as a care hub, potentially influencing national trends in robotic orthopedics.

Sources: The Print, PTI News, ANI News, Devdiscourse

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