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6th Edition of Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia

September 15-17, 2025 | Hybrid Event

September 15 -17, 2025 | London, UK

Rotationplasty

Rotationplasty

Rotationplasty is a surgical procedure that represents a unique and innovative approach to limb salvage for individuals facing bone cancer, particularly osteosarcoma, in the distal femur or proximal tibia. This procedure involves the removal of the affected portion of the leg, including the tumor, and subsequent reattachment of the healthy lower leg to the remaining upper thigh in a rotated position. The resulting limb essentially functions as a knee joint, albeit with a reversed orientation, providing a functional and weight-bearing structure. This unconventional technique, also known as the Van Nes rotationplasty, allows for the ankle joint to function as the knee joint, providing a remarkable degree of mobility and functionality. Despite its unorthodox appearance, rotationplasty has proven to be a viable and effective solution, especially for pediatric patients, as it allows for the accommodation of growth and development. The psychological aspect of adaptation is also a crucial component, as patients often find the adjustment to the unconventional limb configuration to be surprisingly smooth, enabling them to lead active and fulfilling lives. Rotationplasty serves as a testament to the ingenuity of medical science in preserving functionality and quality of life in the face of challenging orthopedic conditions, offering a remarkable solution to those grappling with the devastating impact of bone cancer on their limbs.

Committee Members
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Darwin Eton

Darwin Eton

Vasogenesis Inc, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Nagy Habib

Nagy Habib

Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Ricky Rasschaert

Ricky Rasschaert

AZ Rivierenland, Belgium
GCSA 2025 Speakers
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Shohreh Ghasemi

Shohreh Ghasemi

Advisory board of Oklahoma University, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - John R Bach

John R Bach

Rutgers University, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Amy Meyers Wickman

Amy Meyers Wickman

Alta Orthopaedics, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Dandan Li

Dandan Li

University of Cincinnati, United States

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