Pune: On its diamond jubilee, Sancheti Hospital unveiled a new Advanced OrthoCare Facility and an AI Innovation Lab on Dec 12. The new 150-bed facility expands its capacity and includes advanced operating suites and robotic rehabilitation. The AI Innovation Lab introduces tools for diagnostics, rehabilitation, and education, enhancing patient care and clinical decision-making.Dr Parag Sancheti, Chairperson and Managing Director of Sancheti Hospital, said, “The AI-driven diagnostics and rehabilitation centre will enhance our sports medicine ecosystem, scale academic training, and introduce Mobile OrthoCare Units to reach underserved communities. The new 150-bedded facility includes advanced operating suites, multidisciplinary critical care, high-end diagnostics, precision-based robotic rehabilitation, and expanded speciality clinics. With this addition, Sancheti now operates with a combined capacity of more than 300 beds.”The hospital also launched SANBO, an AI-inspired mascot symbolising movement and innovation. They also launched the Sancheti Artificial Intelligence Department, the Sancheti AI Innovation Lab, and the AIMD (Artificial Intelligence MD) platform. This ecosystem introduces dedicated AI tools for patients, orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, anaesthetists, and medical students, supporting diagnosis, rehabilitation planning, education, and clinical decision-making.Dr Darshita Narwani, Head of Physiotherapy, said, “We are already seeing strong clinical outcomes in mobility improvement, pain reduction, sports injury recovery, and neuro-rehabilitation. These technologies have redefined recovery by ensuring precision, consistency, and measurable outcomes.”
