Rotationplasty is one option when you need surgery to remove part of your upper leg but want to preserve as much mobility and durability as possible. Bone cancer is the most common reason …

Rotationplasty, commonly known as a Van Nes rotation or Borggreve rotation, is a type of autograft wherein a portion of a limb is removed, while the remaining limb below the involved …

What is rotationplasty? Rotationplasty is one of several types of surgical procedures that can be used to treat malignant bone tumors, such as osteosarcoma or Ewing sarcoma, which occur …

Rotationplasty is an alternative to amputation, allograft reconstruction, and endoprosthetic reconstruction, avoiding issues of phantom pain, limb-length discrepancy, and endoprosthetic …

Rotationplasty is a specialized, limb-sparing surgical procedure used primarily to treat conditions affecting the lower limb, often around the knee joint. It is an alternative to traditional above-the …

Unlike traditional amputations, rotationplasty aims to preserve a functional part of the limb, allowing for enhanced mobility and quality of life. The surgery strategically reorients the lower …

May 31, 2024 · Rotationplasty is a unique and innovative surgical procedure that offers an alternative to traditional amputation. By rotating the ankle joint and attaching it to the thigh, …

Oct 31, 2024 · Rotationplasty is a surgical procedure that can be used in the treatment of a bone cancer (osteosarcoma or Ewing sarcoma) in the area of the knee or knee joint.

During the rotationplasty procedure, the bone cancer and surrounding tissues are removed and the remaining lower section of the leg is rotated before being reattached to the healthy upper …

This handout has information about your rotationplasty and the exercises you will need to do after your surgery. Your therapist will put a check (√) by the information below that applies to your …