Bone-cancer patient receives 3D-printed, half-pelvic implant in landmark surgery
"This was one of the most complex and challenging cases we have ever encountered," said Dr. Israel Weiss, head of the Orthopedic Oncology Unit at Clalit-Schneider and Clalit-Beilinson Hospitals
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A bone-cancer patient has received a 3D-printed half-pelvic implant in a landmark surgery. Dr. Israel Weiss, head of the Orthopedic Oncology Unit at Clalit-Schneider and Clalit-Beilinson Hospitals, called it one of the most complex and challenging cases his team has encountered. The procedure tests whether custom-printed implants can replace damaged pelvic bone where standard prosthetics fall short. Watch for updates on recovery and whether the technique spreads.