A pioneering surgical procedure has given 77-year-old Katherine Broadhurst a new lease on life after undergoing the first fully custom-made hip revision surgery at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield.
Performed by a skilled team at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Trust, this landmark operation marks a significant advancement for the hospital’s complex hip reconstruction services. Hip revision surgery involves replacing a failing artificial hip joint, often due to infection, wear, or loosening, and in Katherine’s case, complicated by severe bone loss around her loose hip socket.
Led by Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr. Rajpreet Sahemey, the team designed a bespoke hip implant tailored precisely to Katherine’s unique bone structure. Utilizing patient-specific instrumentation (PSI)—custom surgical guides crafted to ensure exact bone removal and implant positioning—the surgery was meticulously planned and executed with remarkable accuracy.
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While several UK centres have adopted custom 3D-printed hip implants, this procedure is the first of its kind performed at UHB, representing a major milestone. Katherine’s initial hip replacements were done nearly 20 years ago, but over time, deterioration compromised one implant, severely limiting her mobility and causing relentless pain.
Post-operation, Katherine is steadily recovering and has already enjoyed a holiday cruise, a testament to the surgery’s success. She shared, “Mr. Sahemey and all the staff were fantastic and made me feel completely at ease. I’m only six weeks post-op but already feeling so much better—the constant hip pain is gone. If your hip is failing, my advice is don’t wait. I’m even planning to have the other hip done soon to regain full balance and comfort.”
Mr. Sahemey emphasized the breakthrough nature of the surgery: “The ability to use a custom 3D-printed implant that perfectly matches the patient’s anatomy allows us to tackle some of the most challenging cases with confidence. This innovation is revolutionizing care for severe bone loss by providing personalized solutions that improve outcomes dramatically.”
He also praised the multidisciplinary team behind the success, highlighting their dedication to advancing complex revision surgery and delivering the best possible patient care.