Indian orthopedic surgeons advocate for insurance coverage of robotic joint replacement surgery to improve patient access to advanced treatment

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PFCD urges insurance coverage for robotic joint replacement surgery in India to address treatment access disparities. Leading surgeons highlighted that insurance gaps, not medical limitations, prevent patients from accessing advanced robotic surgery, which offers greater precision and faster recovery. Despite IRDAI guidelines, current insurance practices often restrict coverage, forcing patients to choose less optimal treatments based on cost rather than clinical need.


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