Rotationplasty is a surgical procedure used to treat bone tumors in children that occur near the knee.

Rotationplasty is a limb salvage procedure that preserves the lower part of your leg after removing the knee. It's an alternative to amputation above the knee.

Apr 20, 2019 · A rotationplasty is surgical procedure that provides an excellent cancer treatment option for ...
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Rotationplasty, commonly known as a Van Nes rotation or Borggreve rotation, is a type of autograft wherein a portion of a limb is removed.

Rotationplasty, also called Van Nes rotationplasty, is a rarely done surgical procedure where the patient's lower leg is rotated backwards and the joints ...

The foot is rotated 180 degrees and attached to the lower thigh to create a functioning joint with similar mobility to a below-the-knee amputation. This allows ...

Rotationplasty is a durable and biologic reconstructive option after resection of lower-extremity sarcomas in skeletally immature patients.

Dec 3, 2014 · 16years ago, a little girl had groundbreaking surgery for osteosarcoma. The rare cancer involved ...
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May 12, 2023 · But also, many families don't want to do it because of the appearance. In rotationplasty, you're removing the affected bone, including the knee.

Rotationplasty is well established as an acceptable procedure for limb salvage in patients who have a malignant tumor in the femur or tibia.