Rotationplasty Why Backwards? [Surgical Procedures, Concept, and Initial Recovery Period]
Is rotationplasty done backwards? Yes, in rotationplasty, the limb is rotated 180 degrees and reattached. This seemingly backward rotation serves a functional purpose, as the ankle joint substitutes for the knee joint, giving the patient better mobility. Rotationplasty is a unique surgical procedure used primarily for bone cancers around the knee area, like osteosarcoma. In … Read more