King Faisal Hospital Uses 3D Printed Guides for Hip Tumour Surgery

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh performed complex surgery to remove a tumour from the proximal femur extending to the left hip joint using patient-specific 3D printed cutting guides. The approach enabled limb preservation and allowed the patient to walk immediately after surgery.

High resolution imaging was used to design the custom guides to minimise bone loss and improve surgical precision. Following tumour excision, an advanced prosthetic hip joint was implanted to restore mobility. The hospital’s 3D printing programme has improved diagnostic accuracy and surgical efficiency, and reduced time and costs.

The hospital has dedicated 3D printing facilities and multidisciplinary teams spanning orthopaedic oncology, radiology, medical oncology, pathology, and rehabilitation medicine. These capabilities support complex orthopaedic oncology cases and offer new options for patients with challenging bone tumours, while shortening operating times and accelerating recovery.

The hospital’s leadership in 3D printing has been recognised with the Global Excellence Award in Technology Project Management.