A Firsthand Look at Robotic Precision in Orthopedics
As a medical journalist covering advancements in surgical technology, I recently visited Opera Bone and Joint Clinic to meet Dr. Ponnanna KM and better understand the growing adoption of robotic knee replacement surgery . The visit was less about headlines and more about observing how technology integrates into everyday clinical practice—how decisions are made, how patients are counseled, and how outcomes are approached in a real-world orthopedic setting. Meeting the Surgeon: Training, Experience, and Approach Dr. Ponnanna KM is an orthopedic surgeon with formal training in joint replacement procedures, including advanced techniques in robotic-assisted knee surgery. His qualifications include postgraduate specialization in orthopedics, followed by extensive clinical exposure in joint reconstruction and arthroplasty. During our conversation, he described his progression from conventional knee replacement methods to adopting robotic-assisted systems. This transition, he...
