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Israel Online · Oct 21, 2026

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Israeli 3D-Printed Knee Implant Saves Teenager's Leg, Reaches International Innovation Finals A groundbreaking 3D-printed knee implant developed at Tel Aviv's Ichilov Medical Center has been selected as a finalist in the Formnext 2026 innovation competition in Frankfurt, Germany. The custom-made implant helped save the leg of a 17-year-old boy suffering from an aggressive cancerous tumor. The procedure preserved his natural knee joint and prevented permanent disability. The implant was developed at Ichilov's Levin Center for Surgical Innovation, highlighting how personalized 3D-printing technology can transform complex medical treatments.

*Israeli 3D-Printed Knee Implant Saves Teenager's Leg, Reaches International Innovation Finals* A groundbreaking 3D-printed knee implant developed at Tel Aviv's Ichilov Medical Center has been selected as a finalist in the Formnext 2026 innovation competition in Frankfurt, Germany. The custom-made implant helped save the leg of a 17-year-old boy suffering from an aggressive cancerous tumor. The procedure preserved his natural knee joint and prevented permanent disability. The implant was developed at Ichilov's Levin Center for Surgical Innovation, highlighting how personalized 3D-printing technology can transform complex medical treatments.

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