Minimally invasive cutting-edge bone surgery makes debut in Kol
Times of India | 30 March 2026
Kolkata: The globally acclaimed MIROS (Minimally Invasive Reduction and Osteosynthesis System) technology was launched at a city private hospital in collaboration with the West Bengal Orthopaedic Association (WBOA), marking the first-ever visit of its inventor, Mario Tangari, along with two other expert delegates from Italy. The initiative aimed to advance patient-focused orthopaedic care in eastern India and reinforced Kolkata's growing stature in cutting-edge medical care.
At a recently conducted workshop at Charnock Hospitals, orthopaedic surgeons across the region got to gain hands-on exposure to the minimally invasive approach. Live demonstrations and interactive sessions highlighted its effectiveness in treating fractures of the shoulder, wrist, and lower limbs, areas where traditional methods can often result in stiffness and delayed rehabilitation.
For patients, the system offers minimal scarring, early joint movement, reduced dependency on heavy casts, and a quicker return to daily life. The objective behind the development was to enhance patient recovery, comfort, and outcomes.
The MIROS system represented a shift from conventional fracture management techniques, which often involved large incisions, prolonged immobilisation, and extended hospital stays. Instead, MIROS used fine elastic wires and external stabilisation to treat fractures through small, precise incisions, preserving the body's natural healing environment.
Speaking on the initiative, AN Mukherjee, orthopaedic surgeon, who played a key role in bringing this technology to the hospital, emphasised the patient benefits. "Our focus has always been to minimise patient discomfort while maximising recovery outcomes. With MIROS, patients experience less pain, faster mobility, and significantly reduced hospital stays. It is not just a surgical advancement. It is a better healing experience for the patient."
While normally fractures are treated with plates and screws, nails or external fixators, MIROS incorporates the ‘advantages of both intra and extra medullary fixations and allows elastic micro motion in the beneficial axis of the fracture to allow for rapid rehabilitation and early fracture union', according to the Indian Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. "It uses specially designed wires and involves three stages of bone repair - primary secondary and tertiary. It is not the instruments or wires that makes it different but MIROS is new a philosophy, whole new approach to orthopaedic surgery. The primary units are special K wires which are flexible and elastic, while the secondary units are Tangari clamps that attack the wires to the fractured parts through incisions. The tertiary units are instruments used for wire insertions, bending and their attachment to the clamps. The thickness of the wires can be altered or customized the match the patient's bone size. The process hastens bone repair with minimum external incisions," said Tangari at the workshop.
The technique helps quick recovery and reduces stress on patients, though it's not very new, according to Ramendu Homechaudhuri, orhtopaedic surgeon, EEDF Health Centre. "The use of wires and minimal incision are not new. We have been doing it for several years, though MIROS is a comprehensive system. It helps to reduce stress on patients by eliminating a full-fledged surgery. But in case of larger bones, MIROS may not work," said Homchaudhuri.
Prashant Sharma, managing director, Charnock Group of Hospitals, said the best of global medical innovation was now ready for patients right here in Kolkata. "Healthcare today is not only about treatment, but about experience, dignity, and faster recovery. Introducing technologies like MIROS ensures that our patients receive world-class care without having to leave their city. We remain focused on integrating advanced clinical technologies with compassionate, patient-first care."