Announcement
Healing Bones Clinic, a Pune‑based orthopaedic and physiotherapy group, announced the launch of the Smith+Nephew CORI Robotic System for joint replacement surgeries. The system was formally inaugurated on 1 November 2026 in South Pune, marking the clinic as the first in that region to offer robotic‑assisted joint replacement.
Inauguration Details
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Pune Municipal Corporation corporators Smt. Ranjana Tai (Nani) Tilekar and Smt. Vrushali Tai Kamthe, as well as the clinic’s three leading physicians—Dr Ashok H. Shah, Dr Siddharth A. Shah, and Dr Preeti S. Shah—along with other healthcare professionals, guests, and well‑wishers.
Technology Overview
The Smith+Nephew CORI Robotic System is a surgeon‑controlled platform that provides real‑time data, detailed surgical planning, precise bone preparation, and accurate implant positioning during joint replacement procedures. The system supports a personalized surgical approach based on each patient’s anatomy and integrates with the clinic’s physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.
Leadership Comments
Dr Siddharth A. Shah, MBBS, D’Ortho, DNB Ortho, MNAMS, stated that the CORI system represents an important advancement, allowing greater precision in planning and execution of joint replacements. Dr Ashok H. Shah emphasized the clinic’s commitment to quality healthcare supported by evolving medical technology. Dr Preeti S. Shah, BPTH, MPTh (Neurosciences), MIAP, highlighted that successful joint replacement also depends on post‑operative recovery, mobility, and rehabilitation, which the clinic will continue to provide alongside the new surgical technology.
Strategic Intent
Healing Bones Clinic aims to expand access to advanced joint replacement technology for patients in Pune and surrounding regions, integrating orthopaedic expertise, robotic‑assisted surgery, and physiotherapy‑led rehabilitation within a patient‑focused ecosystem.