Whether it is through the use of 3D printed medical models, 3D printed titanium implants, or other cutting edge technology, doctors and surgeons in China certainly are no slouches when it comes to finding solutions for their patients. This is seen yet again at the Handan General Orthopaedic Hospital in China, as surgeons have used 3D printing to repair a young male patient's severely deformed legs.

The patient was admitted into the hospital with a condition known as genu varum deformity. This is a condition defined by the inward angulation of the distal segment of the knees, and is more frequently termed "bow legs". The patient's right leg had a varus deformity of 43 degrees, while the left was less severe with a 20 degree deformity. Not only were the deformities causing the young man issues with walking, but they were also causing a lot of pain and discomfort; pain that had been an issue for over 10 years.