Gleneagles BGS Hospital Performs Rare 3D-Printed Hip Reconstruction Surgery on 32-year-old from Malawi
Bengaluru : In a rare and highly complex orthopaedic procedure, doctors at Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Kengeri, Bengaluru, (part of the Fortis Healthcare Network) successfully performed a customised 3D-printed hip reconstruction surgery on a 32-year-old patient from Malawi, Africa. The challenging procedure was led by Dr Basavaraj C M, Senior Consultant, Orthopaedics, Gleneagles BGS Hospital and his team, underscoring the hospital’s expertise in managing complex orthopaedic reconstruction cases through advanced 3D-printing technology and precision-based surgical planning.
The patient had been suffering from a neglected dislocation of the right following a road traffic accident nearly three years ago, resulting in severe pain, difficulty walking, a significant limp, and shortening of the affected leg by nearly 3 cm. Further adding to the complexity, detailed evaluation revealed that he is suffering from chronic posterior dislocation of the hip with major bone loss involving the hip socket. Considering the severity of the condition, the orthopaedic planned a patient-specific reconstruction using advanced 3D-printing technology for more accurate restoration of the damaged joint.
A high-resolution CT scan with 0.5 mm slices was used to create a customised 3D-printed titanium implant tailored to the patient’s anatomy and bone loss pattern. Prior to the surgery, a prototype model was developed to assist in detailed surgical planning and improve precision during the procedure. The patient subsequently underwent the complex hip reconstruction surgery using the customised implant, which helped restore hip stability, improve limb length, and support better mobility. Following the procedure, the patient showed significant improvement in pain and walking ability within two weeks after surgery and is currently recovering well under medical supervision.
Giving details of the case, Dr. Basavaraj C. M., Senior Consultant, Orthopaedics, Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Kengeri, Bengaluru, said, “Managing a chronic hip dislocation with severe bone loss is highly challenging and requires careful surgical planning and precision. In such complex situations, standard implants may not provide the required fit or support. The use of a customised 3D-printed implant helped us achieve reconstruction that closely matched the patient’s anatomy and provided better joint stability. The technology helped us to address the complexity of the defect more effectively and improve the patient’s mobility and quality of life.”
Mr. Ravi Bagali, COO, Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Kengeri, Bengaluru, said, “Technology in healthcare is rapidly evolving and helping the doctors to treat highly complex cases with precision and better outcomes like customised 3D-printing. At BGS Gleneagles, we continue to adopt this kind of advance technologies and specialised expertise to deliver world-class care for patients from India and across the globe.”
