Rotationplasty of the lower limb for congenital defects of the femur

Abstract

The operative technique for combined fusion of the knee and rotationplasty of the limb in the management of congenital deficiency of the femur is presented. The technique described allows earlier definitive prosthetic fitting of a child with proximal femoral deficiency; it has reduced the number of operative procedures needed to obtain the optimal function from that deficient limb; and it has enabled these procedures to be performed at an earlier age. The technique differs from those previously described and represents a significant improvement in management of the patient with femoral deficiency.