With the installation of Synergy Vision, Preethi Hospital, Madurai, joins an elite group of healthcare institutions offering next-generation surgical navigation technology, according to its chairman R. Sivakumar.Speaking toThe Hindu here on Thursday, he said this landmark advancement and the state-of-the-art facility is expected to significantly enhance the standards of arthroscopic and orthopaedic care in Madurai while inspiring broader adoption of precision-guided surgical innovations.The introduction of the new facility marks a significant advancement in arthroscopic surgery, where superior visualisation, precision-guided instrument control and real-time navigation are crucial for achieving optimal clinical outcomes.He said by enhancing surgical accuracy and efficiency, the technology is set to redefine the standard of minimally invasive orthopaedic care. The system is expected to benefit a broad spectrum of patients, including athletes with sports - related injuries, individuals with ligament and meniscal tears, patients suffering from cartilage damage, shoulder instability, rotator cuff disorders, ankle and elbow injuries, as well as those with early degenerative joint conditions requiring minimally invasive intervention.Senior consultant Prahalad Kumar Singhi said synergy vision can be utilised across multiple joints, including the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, wrist and hip, providing surgeons with exceptional visual clarity and enhanced precision during both routine and complex arthroscopic procedures. In a nutshell, it would redefine precision, accuracy and patient outcomes.Importantly, the platform is fully compatible with needle and panoramic arthroscopy technologies, expanding the scope of minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment. This compatibility enables surgeons to perform procedures through extremely small incisions while maintaining outstanding image quality and surgical accuracy.With ultra-miniaturised arthroscopes, selected diagnostic and therapeutic interventions can be performed under local anaesthesia or minimal sedation in carefully selected patients. This approach minimises surgical trauma, reduces postoperative pain, shortens hospital stay, and allows many patients to return home on the same day, resulting in faster recovery, earlier rehabilitation, and lower healthcare costs, Dr. Sivakumar said.The Synergy Vision system has been introduced by Avana Medical Devices. Its Managing Director P. Sundararajan said bringing the system to Madurai, a first of its kind, reflects our unwavering belief that world-class surgical technology should be accessible to every patient. Published - July 03, 2026 07:43 pm IST