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Briefing
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- 3D Printed Implant – Medical facility The Yellow Ribbon collaborated with 3D printing firms Osteo3D and implantcast GmbH to develop 3D printed pelvic implant for patient in India
- Bone Tumor – Patient had rare form of bone tumor called chondromyxoid fibroma, or CMF, in pelvis area, causing severe pain in left hip and impairing ability to lift weight or walk
- Tumor Removal – First part of procedure required doctors to remove tumor as well as cut portion of thigh bone to make sure no tumor tissue was left
- Hip Reconstruction – Second phase was for doctors to reconstruct hip using 3D printed implant
- Customization – Team took Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) scans of pelvic area to create digital model for implant that was biocompatible and patient-specific
- Patient Recovery – Combined with therapy, patient was able to walk normally after two months without limping or relying on support, such as crutches
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Healthcare/Health Sciences
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Organization
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Osteo3d, The Yellow Ribbon, implantcast GmbH
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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February 25, 2019
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