procedure. Since then, many surgeons have performed modified versions of rotationplasty and have had great success. Rotationplasty procedure In the actual procedure, the bone affected by the tumor, as well as a small part of the healthy femur and occasionally tibia bone, is removed. The ankle joint is then turned 180 degrees and is reattached to the thigh. They are held together by plates and screws until they have healed naturally. The surgery can take anywhere from 6–10 hours, with a day or two in intensive care. The leg is kept in a cast for 6–12 weeks. After the leg has sufficiently healed, the leg can be fitted for a prosthetic. Advantages and disadvantages of rotationplasty In the same scenario, amputation would not leave a knee joint. Rotationplasty retains the use of a knee joint. Furthermore, it provides a better position for a prosthetic limb compared to amputation. As a result, children who have had rotationplasty can return to their previous activities such as playing sports and avoid undergoing additional surgeries throughout their lives. Rotationplasty is also durable and has been associated with enhanced quality of life and life contentment. Unfortunately, not every case turns out favorably. Rotationplasty can result in problems with blood supply to the leg, infection, nerve injuries, problems with bone healing, and fracture of the leg. References Surgical removal procedures