Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 4, 2025
09:01
Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach
Published on: January 24, 2018
11.9K
Rotationplasty for Spindle Cell Tumor of Tibia
Husnain Khan1, Nur Ul Ain2, Hashaam Khurshid3
1Plastic Surgery, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, PAK.
Cureus
|February 10, 2022
Summary
Rotationplasty offers a functional alternative to amputation for lower limb cancer, providing reliable oncological outcomes. This limb-salvage technique, when combined with multidisciplinary support, ensures positive social and emotional well-being for patients.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Oncology
- Surgical Reconstruction
Background:
- Rotationplasty is an established limb-salvage procedure for lower extremity oncological resection.
- It is often considered as an alternative to amputation, aiming for better functional outcomes.
Observation:
- A case study of an 18-year-old male patient with malignant spindle cell carcinoma of the lower limb.
- The patient underwent rotationplasty as a limb-salvage procedure.
Findings:
- The multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach, including occupational therapy and rehabilitation, was crucial.
- Satisfactory functional and oncological results were achieved post-rotationplasty.
- No significant negative impact on the patient's social and emotional functioning was observed.
Implications:
- Rotationplasty is a viable oncological treatment option for lower limb malignancies.
- Comprehensive rehabilitation and psychosocial support are vital for successful patient outcomes.
- This technique can preserve function and quality of life, addressing cosmetic concerns through functional adaptation.
