THE future of knee surgery has been transformed thanks to the help of a Warrington resident.

Gurjeet Sidhu, from Appleton Thorn, helped deliver a robotic knee device to Spire Cheshire Hospital in Stretton which has been innovative and key in the development of knee surgery.

The 37-year-old, who works as a senior territory manager at Zimmer Biomet, collaborated with surgeons, nurses and senior management at the Fir Tree Close hospital in Warrington to deliver the installation of the ROSA robot.

And the innovative technology has empowered surgeons to conduct more precise knee surgeries, yielding remarkable outcomes.

Speaking on his involvement in the project, former Woolston High pupil Gurjeet said: “It fills me with immense pride to contribute to the delivery of technology that helps surgeons treat patients effectively.

 “Ever since we implemented the training and the use of the ROSA robot at Spire Cheshire Hospital in September 2022, all teams have been fantastic to work with.

“I am regularly on site at the hospital, and have found the consultants, nurses, senior management team and everybody involved in the roll out of ROSA to be very receptive, and keen to deliver the best health outcomes to patients.

“We work collaboratively in providing the latest updates in the technology’s advancements which in turn, the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons put this into practice.

“I’m pleased that our continuing partnership is a success, as seen in the increased volume of ROSA cases being performed, particularly in the last six months. 

“Spire Cheshire Hospital has shown their commitment to investing in the latest technology in knee replacements and the feedback that I hear from surgeons demonstrates the effectiveness of ROSA – they are reporting increased precision during surgery compared to ‘traditional’ joint replacements, as well as a quicker rehabilitation period post-surgery.”