Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru Restores Mobility to Shivamogga Patients with Advanced Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeries

Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru Restores Mobility to Shivamogga Patients with Advanced Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeries 

Performs cutting-edge robotic hip and knee replacement surgeries, achieving remarkable patient outcomes, including helping a wheelchair-bound individual walk independently after nearly eight years. 

 Shivamogga, August 07, 2026: Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru continues to be a trusted referral centre for patients from Shivamogga seeking advanced solutions for hip and knee replacement surgeries. Led by Dr. Mohan Puttaswamy, Additional Director – Orthopaedics, the orthopaedics team offers comprehensive robotic and conventional joint replacement procedures, delivering personalized treatment for patients with osteoarthritis, complex deformities and other degenerative joint conditions. A press conference was held today at the Press Club, Shivamogga to discuss the success stories of patients from Shivamogga who had regained mobility and experienced significant improvement in their quality-of-life following treatment at Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.  

One of the most complex cases was that of Mr. Praveen Kumar from Shivamogga, who had been wheelchair-bound for nearly eight years due to severe deformities in both knees. After reportedly being refused by several hospitals in the Shivamogga and Bhadravati region because of the complexity of his condition, he approached the orthopaedic team at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru. Following a comprehensive evaluation, the team successfully performed robot-assisted knee replacement surgeries on both knees. Today, he is able to walk independently, marking a remarkable transformation in his mobility and overall quality of life. 

The team also demonstrated expertise in anterolateral approach, a muscle-sparing technique available only at select centres, on a young patient Mr. Dilip. This approach allows surgeons to access the hip joint from the front, minimizing muscle damage, preserving surrounding tissues and enabling faster recovery while maintaining normal joint function. 

Another Patient Mrs. Shahida, an elderly woman from Shivamogga suffering from advanced arthritis affecting both knees underwent bilateral robot-assisted knee replacement surgery at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru. She recovered well and regained mobility with significant relief from years of debilitating knee pain. highlighting the precision, consistency and long-term benefits of robot joint replacement surgery. 

The confidence in the team's expertise is also reflected by the fact that healthcare professionals have themselves chosen Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road for robotic joint replacement surgery, further reaffirming the hospital's reputation as a preferred destination for advanced orthopaedic care. A leading gynaecologist from Shivamogga, chose Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru for her own robot-assisted knee replacement surgery after severe knee pain began affecting her daily activities. Following the procedure, she made an excellent recovery and continued to enjoy significant pain relief and improved mobility, reinforcing the clinical outcomes achieved through robotic joint replacement surgery.  

Commenting on joint replacement surgeries, Dr. Mohan Puttaswamy, Additional Director – Orthopaedics, Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, said, “Robot-assisted joint replacement surgery has transformed the way we treat patients with hip and knee arthritis enabling greater precision, better implant positioning, and improved functional outcomes. While robotic surgery offers benefits for routine hip and knee replacements, it becomes particularly valuable in patients with severe deformities, previous joint damage or complex anatomical challenges, where surgical precision is critical. These cases demonstrate that even patients who have lost hope of walking again or have been considered too complex a case for surgeries elsewhere, can achieve excellent outcomes with the right expertise, careful planning and advanced technology. Techniques such as the anterior hip replacement also represent the next generation of joint replacement surgery, allowing patients to recover faster while preserving muscle function and improving overall quality of life.” 

Mr. Gautham CB, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, said, “These successful outcomes reflect Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road's commitment to delivering advanced orthopaedic care through cutting-edge robotic technology and highly experienced specialists. From managing routine joint replacements to highly complex highly complex deformity corrections referred from across Karnataka, we continue to expand access to world-class orthopaedic care. Our focus remains on helping patients regain mobility, reduce pain and return to leading active, independent lives.”