RIYADH: Complex surgery to remove a tumor from the side of the femur extending to the left hip joint utilizing 3D-printing technique has been completed at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre. Patient-specific, 3D-printed surgical guides permitted the team to excise the tumor while sparing the limb, enabling the patient to walk immediately following surgery.
The Saudi Press Agency stated that the tailored guides were designed using high-resolution imaging, which reduced bone loss and increased surgical accuracy. A sophisticated prosthetic hip joint was inserted after the tumour’s excision, restoring mobility rapidly and safely.
The result shows the hospital’s leadership in 3D printing, acknowledged with the Global Excellence Award in Technology Project Management. The 3D-printing program has enhanced diagnostic accuracy, surgical efficiency, and saved time and expenses, the SPA noted.
With the use of specialized 3D printing capabilities and interdisciplinary teams from orthopedic oncology, radiology, medical oncology, pathology, and rehabilitation medicine, the facility continues to be a leader in difficult orthopedic oncology both locally and globally.
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