Rotationplasty performed in adults versus minors: a comparative study of long-term quality of life, functional and biomechanical outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rotationplasty is a surgical technique primarily used in pediatric patients with malignant bone tumors around the knee. Its application in adults is rare, and outcomes are poorly defined. This study aimed to compare long-term QoL, function, and gait between patients treated with rotationplasty in childhood versus adulthood.

Methods

This cross-sectional post-hoc predefined secondary analysis included 33 patients treated between 1980-2002 (9 adults, 24 minors). Assessments included the mental and physical component score of the Short Form-36 (SF-36, MCS/ PCS), overall satisfaction, radiographs (Kellgren-Lawrence) of the pseudo-knee, contralateral ankle, and hips, Toronto Extremity Salvage Score (TESS), Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Score (MSTS), energy cost of comfo

SUBMITTER: Krebbekx GGJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12719068 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature