Rotationplasty looks shocking at first—but it’s one of the most brilliant surgical solutions in medicine. Used most often in children with bone cancer or severe limb damage, rotationplasty involves removing the diseased portion of the leg, rotating the lower limb 180°, and reattaching it so the ankle functions as a knee. The foot then fits into a prosthesis, allowing remarkable mobility, strength, and durability. What looks unusual can restore near-normal function, allow high-impact activity, an

Rotationplasty Surgery: A Unique Procedure Explained