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Robin Evrard1, Othmane Miri1, Valérie Lacroix2
1Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Bruxelles, Belgique.
Winkelmann Type BII rotationplasty, a rare surgical alternative to amputation, shows feasibility in pediatric oncology. This procedure, involving femur fixation to the sacroiliac joint, offers a reliable option with manageable complications and satisfactory functional outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Oncology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Rotationplasty is an alternative to amputation in pediatric orthopedic oncology, trauma, and infections.
- Winkelmann Type BII rotationplasty is a rare procedure with limited published data.
- No previous descriptions exist for rotationplasty involving femur attachment to the sacroiliac joint.
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