Gleneagles hospital performs customised 3D-printed hip reconstruction surgery

A high-resolution CT scan with 0.5 mm slices was used to design a customised titanium implant tailored to the patient’s anatomy and bone loss pattern

Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Kengeri, Bengaluru, part of the Fortis Healthcare network, has successfully performed a highly complex customised 3D-printed hip reconstruction surgery on a 32-year-old patient from Malawi, Africa.

The rare orthopaedic procedure was led by Dr. Basavaraj C. M., Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics at Gleneagles BGS Hospital, along with his team, highlighting the hospital’s expertise in managing advanced orthopaedic reconstruction cases using precision-based surgical planning and 3D-printing technology.

The patient had been suffering from a neglected right hip dislocation following a road traffic accident nearly three years ago. The condition resulted in severe pain, difficulty walking, a pronounced limp, and shortening of the affected leg by almost three centimetres. Detailed evaluation further revealed chronic posterior dislocation of the hip accompanied by major bone loss involving the hip socket.

Given the complexity of the condition, the medical team opted for a patient-specific reconstruction approach using advanced 3D-printing technology. A high-resolution CT scan with 0.5 mm slices was used to design a customised titanium implant tailored to the patient’s anatomy and bone loss pattern.

Prior to surgery, doctors also developed a prototype model to support detailed surgical planning and improve procedural accuracy. The customised implant was subsequently used during the reconstruction surgery to restore hip stability, improve limb length, and enhance mobility.

According to the hospital, the patient experienced significant improvement in pain relief and walking ability within two weeks after the surgery and continues to recover under medical supervision.

Dr Basavaraj C M said, “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.”

Ravi Bagali, COO of Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Kengeri, Bengaluru, added, “Technology in healthcare is rapidly evolving and helping doctors treat highly complex cases with precision and better outcomes through customised 3D-printing. At BGS Gleneagles, we continue to adopt advanced technologies and specialised expertise to deliver world-class care for patients from India and across the globe.”