Pelvis Resection Takes Place Without Problem Thanks to 3D Printing

After a year of experiencing pain in his left hip, 65-year-old patient Mr. "Smith" underwent surgery to remove a pelvic tumor. The medical team in Hong Kong worked closely with implant engineers in Leuven, Belgium to create both a model for the surgeons to utilize as practice and to create the implant that would restore motion and weight bearing capacity to the damaged hip. As a result, Mr. Smith was able to undergo an implant surgery and return to walking without a brace within 8 weeks. Nearly a year later, the implant is functioning and the patient reports no pain and the ability to move without assistance. Read more about this case here: http://3dprint.com/91580/3d-printed-pelvic-implant/


Below is an image from the team's published study on the case from Computer Aided Surgery:
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