Rotationplasty

Rotationplasty is an operative procedure where a portion of a limb is removed, while the remaining limb below the involved portion is rotated and reattached. This procedure is used when a portion of an extremity is injured or involved with a disease, such as cancer.^[1]

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The operation is also called a Van-ness rotation. ^[2]

References

1. ^ Agarwal M, Puri A, Anchan C, Shah M, Jambhekar N (2007). "Rotationplasty for bone tumors: is there still a role?". Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. 459: 76–81. doi:10.1097/BLO.0b013e31805470f0. PMID 17414168.
2. ^ Banaś B, Kowalczyk B (2006). "[A strategy of rehabilitation in children with proximal femoral focal deficiency treated with modyfied Van Nes rotationplasty]" (in Polish). Chirurgia narzadów ruchu i ortopedia polska 71 (4): 313–5. PMID 17455533.