Running again at 60: How robotic surgery gave patient a new life

At the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025, amid thousands of runners and a roaring crowd at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, one woman's story became the heart of the event. Sixty-year-old Pallavi, who once struggled to even walk, crossed the 10K finish line — just 14 months after undergoing bilateral robotic total knee replacement (TKR) at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi.

- DR. ABHISHEK VAISH

Her incredible comeback was made possible through the expertise of Dr. Abhishek Vaish, Orthopaedic, Joint Replacement, and Sports Injury Specialist Apollo Hospital, who led her life-changing surgery.

Just a year ago, Pallavi's world was limited by severe osteoarthritis in both knees.

"Walking even short distances was a battle," she recalled, her face glowing with post-race pride. "I never imagined I'd run again, let alone complete a 10K marathon."

Dr. Abhishek Vaish vividly remembers her condition. "When Pallavi came to us, both her knees were severely damaged," he said. "She was in constant pain, and her mobility was extremely restricted. Traditional surgery could have helped, but robotic total knee replacement offered her a far more precise and predictable solution."