Commitment to providing state-of-the-art healthcare services

Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital, the teaching hospital of K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangaluru proudly announces the acquisition of Velys Robotic Knee Replacement Technology, making Nitte University the first medical college in India to integrate this advanced system into its orthopaedic surgery department. This significant technological advancement not only enhances the hospital's capabilities but also underscores its unwavering commitment to providing state-of-the-art healthcare services to all sections of society.


Benefits of Total knee replacement surgery

  • Relieve pain
  • Improve mobility
  • Provide freedom to pursue activities in daily life

How does this surgery help you?

  • It may lead to less tissue/ligament damage
  • It may lead to fewer errors
  • Aids the surgeon to plan and perform a personalized surgery based upon your individual needs
  • Real time data analysis may lead to better performance
  • At the end of the surgery, the doctor might be better able to assess the new knee stability, motion and alignment

How does it work?

  • The robotic-assisted solution uses a variety of advanced technologies to ensure the surgeon has the information and data to perform the surgery accurately.
  • Helps your surgeon remove the damaged bone with accuracy
  • Aids the surgeon by accessing state-of-art-technology to provide insights for real time decision making
  • Uses an infrared camera and optical trackers to help your surgeon achieve the highest possible precision level

How is this technology different?

  • Technology controlled by the surgeon
  • May experience lesser pain and a faster recovery
  • More consistent outcomes






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