Case Study: AZ Herentals achieves pain‑free shoulder function and restored daily activities with Materialise’s custom 3D‑printed Glenius implant

Life-transforming shoulder surgery makes 60 Year Old Woman Fulfill her Daily Activities Again

AZ Herentals hospital in Belgium treated a complex case: a 60‑year‑old woman with devastating shoulder arthrosis, severe medialization and complete loss of the glenoid vault, where a classic pegged baseplate or massive bone graft were not viable options. Dr. Van den Bogaert turned to Materialise to explore a patient‑specific solution using the Glenius custom-made glenoid implant and personalized 3D planning and guides.

Materialise’s clinical engineering team designed and 3D‑printed a custom titanium Glenius baseplate with a porous structure matching the patient’s cavity, plus patient‑specific surgical guides and fully customized screw trajectories to transfer the plan accurately into the OR. Three years after surgery the patient is pain‑free, has a significantly improved range of motion and can perform daily activities without limitations, avoiding likely graft failure or revision surgery.

AZ Herentals

Gert Van Den Bogaert

Orthopedic Surgeon