Jalandhar, Punjab – July 2025 – NHS Hospital, Jalandhar, recently hosted Dr. Heiko Graichen, one of the most respected international joint replacement surgeons from Switzerland. The visit marked a significant moment in the hospital’s journey to advance robotic joint replacement surgery in India.
During his visit, Dr. Graichen interacted with Dr. ShubhangAggarwal, Head of Orthopaedics and Director, NHS Hospital, who is widely recognised as a pioneer and leading international expert and trainer in robotic knee and hip replacement surgery. The discussion focused on the latest global innovations, best practices, and nuanced techniques in robotic-assisted joint replacement, reflecting NHS Hospital’s commitment to delivering world-class orthopaedic care to patients in Punjab and North India.
Dr. Graichen, who has performed thousands of successful joint replacement surgeries and contributed extensively to advancing orthopaedic techniques worldwide, praised NHS Hospital’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and Dr Aggarwal's commitment to research in robotics. He also appreciated Dr Shubhang’s role in making advanced robotics accessible in India.
“It is inspiring to see the scale and precision with which robotic joint replacement is being performed at NHS Hospital under Dr. Aggarwal’s leadership. The future of orthopaedics lies in technology-driven accuracy, and centres like this are setting the standard,” commented the expert.
“It was an honour to host Dr. Graichen at NHS Hospital. His insights into robotic joint replacement are invaluable. Our shared mission is to ensure patients receive not just treatment, but the most advanced, safest, and fastest recovery solutions available worldwide.”
The visit reinforces NHS Hospital’s position as a centre of excellence for robotic orthopaedics, bringing together global expertise and local accessibility.