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[Rotationplasty in a schoolboy for osteosarcoma: Prosthesis fitting and update].
J M Elía Martínez1, R Puerta de Diego1, V Gallart Úbeda1
1Consorcio Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, España.
Rehabilitacion
|November 13, 2020
Summary
Rotationplasty offers a viable limb-sparing option for pediatric osteosarcoma patients, enabling a return to daily activities and recreation. This reconstructive surgery preserves function and improves quality of life for young survivors.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology
- Limb Reconstruction Surgery
Background:
- Osteosarcoma treatment evolved from ablative surgery to include adjuvant chemotherapy, improving survival rates in children.
- Increased survival necessitates limb preservation techniques over amputation for better functional outcomes in growing children.

