A Challenging Case of Bilateral Proximal Femoral Osteotomy in a Young Patient

We had the honor of collaborating with Dr. Aaron Boyles (Children’s Hospital Colorado Springs, USA) and OrthoPediatrics on a particularly demanding case of bilateral proximal femoral osteotomy in a very young patient.

This was a major intervention, where the precision of the corrections was essential to ensure both stability and long-term function. The goal was to correct a severe bilateral deformity by applying:

25° sagittal correction and 40° internal rotation on the right,

35° sagittal correction and 20° internal rotation on the left.

Given the complexity, meticulous 3D preoperative planning was indispensable. In close collaboration with Dr. Boyles, several iterations were required to find the optimal balance between cutting planes, fragment translation, and the positioning of custom-made plates.

The personalized 3D-CUT guides were then designed to faithfully translate this planning into the operating room and to allow: precise reproduction of the osteotomy planes, preparation of the space for the plates while respecting bone cortical integrity, optimal congruence between fragments and implants.

A few weeks after the surgery, Dr. Boyles reported encouraging news: the patient was recovering well, and her family was very satisfied with the new position of her limbs.

This great result is above all the fruit of Dr. Boyles’ remarkable work, whose surgical expertise was decisive in such a complex case. We are proud to have supported him and to see how advanced planning and patient-specific solutions can truly make a difference.

A big thank you to Dr. Boyles and the entire team for this wonderful collaboration!

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