Medical breakthrough at Wolfson: Shoulder reconstructed using 3D printing
A groundbreaking and complex surgery, defined as the first of its kind in Israel, was recently performed at the Wolfson Medical Center in Holon. During the procedure, a 41-year-old patient's shoulder was reconstructed using a special implant produced with 3D printing technology.
The patient, a mother of three, was diagnosed with a rare cancerous tumor in her shoulder bone. Due to the location of the tumor and the need to remove a significant portion of the bone to save her life, the doctors had to find a creative solution that would allow her to maintain the function of her arm and shoulder after the surgery.
The surgical team used advanced technology that allows for the design and printing of an implant customized to the patient's exact anatomical structure. The implant, designed specifically for her, replaced the removed bone and provided the shoulder with the necessary stability.
The surgery was a great success, and the patient is currently in the recovery process. This is significant news for many patients in Israel dealing with similar tumors, as the new technology makes it possible to improve patients' quality of life and return them to their routine after complex treatments.