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The tumor combined a bony component with an overlying soft tissue mass. Whether that mass could be displaced enough to fit a single large guide beneath it could not be predicted with certainty. The answer: two distinct guides, one lateral, one posterior, connected by a chevron geometry anchored on the sciatic notch

Extra-articular resection of a grade 2 iliac chondrosarcoma via ilioinguinal approach, planned with two patient-specific guides: one for resection, one for Ice-cream cone reconstruction. A single 3D anatomical reconstruction covering both operative stages, from the first cutting plane to final implant positioning.

How Dr Valérie Dumaine approached a sacroiliac tumor resection with preoperative 3D planning and a patient-specific cutting guide designed for intraoperative flexibility, including the option of an in-procedure laminectomy without losing the guide reference.

When a chondrosarcoma affects the ilium, a single bone tumor resection guide isn't always enough. Discover how a patient-specific dual-guide system enabled precise resection while preserving key muscle function.

CT-based 3D surgical planning is transforming total knee arthroplasty by improving preoperative preparation, simplifying intraoperative steps, and enhancing procedural predictability.

A periacetabular osteotomy case conducted in collaboration with Dr. Marquez-Lara, where each step, from planning to fixation, was designed to reduce the gap between what is planned and what happens in the operating room.

When a tumor invades the ilium, the real challenge isn't whether to operate it's knowing exactly where to cut. A case study with Dr. Garrigue at CHU Reims.

For this scapular spine tumor case, two surgical strategies were evaluated with the surgeon: a standard posterior approach or a more demanding superoposterior access preserving more bone. Through close dialogue between surgical judgment and engineering constraints, the final plan balanced oncological safety, guide stability, and long-term function for the patient.

From CT scan to cranial reconstruction, discover how patient-specific planning and medical 3D printing enable surgeons to create a PMMA cranial implant directly in the operating room using the 3D-Skull mold.

3D-Side has manufactured and delivered patient-specific surgical instruments for Catalyst OrthoScience’s Archer PSI system following FDA clearance. The devices are now being used in shoulder arthroplasty procedures as part of the system’s phased U.S. market launch.