Revolutionizing Hip Dysplasia Treatment in Dogs
3D HIP
Titanium Implants
Patient-specific 3D-printed shelf implants
designed for minimally invasive hip stabilization in young dogs with hip dysplasia.
What is 3D HIP?
A Personalized Approach to Hip Dysplasia
The 3D HIP Implant is a custom-made, 3D-printed titanium implant designed to restore hip stability in dogs with hip dysplasia. This minimally invasive surgical technique extends the dorsal acetabular rim, increasing femoral head coverage and preventing subluxation.
Key Benefits:
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The 3D HIP
ADVANTAGE
Hip dysplasia is a common orthopedic condition in dogs, leading to joint instability, pain, and progressive osteoarthritis. Traditional treatments include palliative care (pain management, weight control, and lifestyle modifications) or invasive surgical procedures such as pelvic osteotomies (DPO/TPO) and total hip arthroplasty (THR). These approaches can be complex, traumatic, and not always suitable for every patient.
The 3D HIP Implant offers an innovative, minimally invasive, and patient-specific alternative. This 3D-printed titanium implant is designed to extend the dorsal acetabular rim, increasing femoral head coverage and preventing joint subluxation. Its personalized design ensures a precise anatomical fit, restoring hip stability while allowing for faster recovery and improved mobility.
Compared to the DPO/TPO (Double or triple pelvic osteotomy) techniques, which involve making two or three cuts in the pelvis to allow the socket to be rotated to provide adequate stabilisation for the head of the femur, and then fixing a plate to maintain the new positioning of the bones, the 3D HIP Technique is a much less invasive and traumatic procedure.
Can be implanted in both hips in a single surgery session.
Securely anchored to the iliac body for long-term stability.
Made of Titanium which has the advantage of superior biocompatibility, it promotes faster bone healing and limits uncontrolled bone proliferation.
Early return to normal, pain-free locomotion.
Pre-planned in 3D, and therefore not entirely dependent on the intraoperative experience of orthopedic surgeons, the 3D HIP Technique requires only a short learning curve due to its simplicity and its technologically-driven approach.
Image 2: (A) rendering of a canine pelvis
with hip dysplasia. (B) Rendering of a 3D designed
acetabular rim extension implant. (C)
Detailed picture of the implant design. The base is
designed around the rectus femoris muscle
attachment(*). Also it is visible that there is 2mm
space between the implant and femoral head
(yellow arrow) to prevent impingement of the hip
capsule and act as weight bearing surface
Source for Images 1, 2:
Open Access Research Article: Patient-specific 3D-printed shelf implant for the treatment of hip dysplasia: Anatomical and biomechanical outcomes in a canine model; Authors: Koen Willemsen, et.al.
The 3D HIP Implant
Surgical Technique
The 3D HIP procedure is designed to provide a more targeted and less invasive approach to hip dysplasia treatment. The implant is placed extraarticularly, outside the joint capsule, reinforcing the hip joint without altering bone structure through osteotomies.
Key surgical steps include:
- Preoperative Planning: CT-based implant design to ensure precise customization
- Modified Surgical Approach: Direct access to the dorsal acetabular rim and iliac body for optimal implant placement
- Implant Fixation: Secure attachment with locking screws to the ilium
- Intraoperative Fluoroscopy: Ensures correct alignment with the acetabular rim
- Postoperative Recovery: Dogs typically regain weight-bearing ability within 12-24 hours after surgery
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The 3D HIP Implant
Clinical Results & Effectiveness
Short-term studies on client-owned dogs treated with the 3D HIP Implant demonstrated:
The procedure has been successfully performed bilaterally in a single session, reducing recovery time and surgical risk compared to staged interventions.
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3D HIP IS BORN
A brief summary of how 3D HIP came to be
The gold standard surgical treatment options for hip dysplasia are the Triple Pelvic Osteotomy (TPO) and Double Pelvic Osteotomy (DPO). TPO and DPO are invasive surgeries with an extensive learning curve.
Later, shelf arthroplasty was performed using Biocompatible Osteoconductive Polymer (BOP). As the procedure is not pre-planned in 3D, its success is entirely dependent on the intraoperative experience of the surgeon. Although initial clinical results were promising, one study in normal dogs showed that ossification around the BOP fibers was slow and unsatisfactory to recommend its use for the treatment of hip dysplasia.
The current advances in 3D-printing technologies made 3D HIP possible. 3D HIP is a personalized 3D-printed shelf implant that enables a seamless fit and good coverage on all load-bearing quadrants. Paired with the advantages of titanium such as superior biocompatibility, this first of its kind pre-planned and dog-specific 3D-printed titanium implant offers a safer and more feasible solution.
Text derived from the following open access research articles: Patient-specific 3D-printed shelf implant for the treatment of hip dysplasia: Anatomical and biomechanical outcomes in a canine model; Authors: Koen Willemsen, et.al., and Patient-specific 3D-printed shelf implant for the treatment of hip dysplasia tested in an experimental animal pilot in canines; Authors: Koen Willemsen, et.al.
Transforming Canine
Hip Dysplasia Treatment
The 3D HIP Implant represents a significant advancement in veterinary orthopedics, providing a tailored, minimally invasive solution for young dogs with hip dysplasia. By addressing hip instability early, this procedure helps improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance long-term joint health.
Questions?
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