Modern Orthopaedi Innovation Focuses on Movement Recovery and Patient Quality of Life

JAKARTA - Disorders of the bones, joints, and muscles not only cause pain, but can also limit a person's ability to work, exercise, worship, and carry out daily activities.

Therefore, modern orthopaedic treatment is no longer focused solely on surgical intervention, but on the restoration of motor function and the overall quality of life of patients.

This commitment is the main spirit of the Siloam Orthovolution 2026: Symposium & Live Surgery held by Siloam Hospitals Mampang, Saturday, June 6.

Carrying the theme "Transforming Orthopaedic Care Through Innovation", this event presents 14 national and international speakers, more than 200 health workers, live surgery sessions, and various scientific discussions regarding the latest developments in the field of orthopaedics.

This activity is also a strategic step in the transformation of Siloam Hospitals Mampang into Siloam Orthopaedic Hospital, an integrated orthopaedic service center that prioritizes innovation, technology, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

According to David Utama, President Director of Siloam International Hospitals, the transformation of orthopaedic services is part of Siloam's long-term commitment to providing increasingly comprehensive health services.

"Through Siloam Orthovolution 2026, we want to strengthen the standard of orthopaedic services through a combination of clinical excellence, technological innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Our focus is not only on presenting the latest technology, but ensuring that every patient receives safe, appropriate treatment and provides the best clinical results," said David, when met at Park Hyatt Jakarta on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Many people consider joint or knee pain to be a normal part of the aging process. In fact, persistent pain can be a sign of a disorder that requires medical evaluation.

dr. Henry Suhendra, Sp.OT, Subsp.CO(K), Founder of Siloam Hospitals Mampang emphasized that pain is a signal of the body that should not be ignored.

"Pain is the body's natural alarm that something needs to be checked. If pain complaints last more than one to two weeks, do not improve with simple treatment, or start to interfere with daily activities, it is best to immediately evaluate. The most important thing is not just to relieve the pain, but to find the main cause so that the treatment is right," explained dr. Henry.

He added that public awareness of joint and knee health still needs to be improved. Unlike blood pressure or blood sugar tests, which are commonly performed, musculoskeletal health checks are often only carried out when the complaints are quite heavy.

Technological developments have also brought major changes in the world of orthopaedics. One of the innovations now used at Siloam Hospitals Mampang is robotic-assisted surgery technology for knee joint replacement.

According to Dr. Henry, robotic technology does not replace the role of a surgeon, but rather helps increase the accuracy of the action so that the results of the surgery can be more in line with the patient's natural anatomy.

"The robot does not perform operations independently. This technology helps us plan and cut bones with a very high level of precision according to the needs of each patient. The goal is to create a knee movement that is as natural as possible after surgery so that patients can return to activities more comfortably," he said.

He explained that the robotic system used allows the mapping of knee conditions to be carried out directly during surgery without requiring additional CT scans before the action. This approach helps speed up the flow of surgery while improving patient comfort.

The transformation of orthopaedic services is not only about technology, but also how the entire treatment process is designed in an integrated manner. Starting from diagnosis, medical actions, rehabilitation, to post-operative monitoring is carried out collaboratively by various disciplines.

Prof. Dr. dr. Andri M.T. Lubis, Sp.OT, Subsp.CO(K), Founder of Siloam Hospitals Mampang explained that innovation in the field of orthopedics must always be oriented towards safety and real benefits for patients.

"Technological advances and surgical techniques must be translated into tangible clinical benefits. Good innovation is innovation that makes actions safer, recovery faster, and patients can return to their lives better. Therefore, we continue to encourage the application of a scientific evidence-based approach and multidisciplinary collaboration in every orthopaedic service," said Prof. Andri.

Currently, the orthopaedic service at Siloam Hospitals Mampang is supported by a team of orthopaedic specialists, medical rehabilitation, anaesthesia, radiology, physiotherapy, and nursing staff who work together to ensure that each patient receives treatment that meets their needs.

In addition to surgical technology, advances have also occurred in the field of anesthesia and postoperative pain management. Modern approaches such as Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) allow patients to start moving faster after the procedure is performed.

Through a combination of regional anesthesia techniques, multimodal pain control, and early rehabilitation, patients now have a greater chance of waking up, standing up, and even starting to walk within a relatively short time after surgery, depending on their individual clinical conditions.

This approach is what helps many patients get back to their daily activities faster and with more confidence.

For many patients, the success of orthopaedic services is not just the result of a successful radiological examination or surgical procedure. The most important thing is the ability to return to an active life.

This is reflected in the experience of knee joint replacement patients at Siloam Hospitals Mampang who have successfully returned to walking, exercising, and carrying out daily activities more comfortably after undergoing a planned therapy and rehabilitation process.

Ratih Hadiwinoto, CEO of Siloam Hospitals Mampang, emphasized that all the transformations carried out by the hospital focused on patient needs.

"We want to provide a complete and comprehensive orthopaedic service, from prevention, diagnosis, therapy, to rehabilitation. The ultimate goal is not only to cure the disease, but to help patients regain mobility, independence, and better quality of life," said Ratih.

Through the implementation of Siloam Orthovolution 2026, Siloam Hospitals Mampang confirms its commitment to continue to provide modern, integrated, and innovative orthopaedic services.

With the support of the latest technology, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a patient-centered approach, more and more individuals are expected to be able to return to active movement and enjoy a better quality of life.