KCSSH surgeons use custom 3D-printed titanium implant torepair chest wall

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The patient’s ain  reconstructed exemplary  from CT scans was utilized  for 3D reconstruction of the implant.

The patient’s ain reconstructed exemplary from CT scans was utilized for 3D reconstruction of the implant.

Doctors of the Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital (KCSSH) reconstructed a ample thorax partition defect successful a 59-year-old antheral diagnosed with chondrosarcoma — a uncommon malignant bony tumour — utilizing a custom-designed, 3D-printed titanium implant.

The diligent had undergone extended thorax partition resection, including the removal of the progressive sternum, ribs and surrounding brushed tissues. The diligent was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma of the sternum and underwent country astatine the Department of Surgical Oncology, KCSSH, connected April 20. He was successful signifier 2 of the disease.

Published - April 25, 2026 11:40 p.m. IST

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