Rotationplasty--quality of life after 10 years in 22 patients

Authors

  • Robert W Rödl
  • Ursula Pohlmann
  • Georg Gosheger
  • Norbert J Lindner
  • Winfried Winkelmann

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/000164702317281468

Abstract

We assessed the long-term results in 22 patients with rotationplasty after resection of high-grade malignant bone tumors. We used established methods (QLQ-C 30; FLZ) to evaluate the quality of life, diplomas, life-contentment, occupational situation and marriage status. After 10-year follow-up, we found no reduction in psychosocial adaptation, and life contentment was about the same as in healthy persons. We therefore recommend rotationplasty instead of amputation whenever conventional limb salvage is impossible.

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Published

2002-01-01

How to Cite

Rödl, R. W., Pohlmann, U., Gosheger, G., Lindner, N. J., & Winkelmann, W. (2002). Rotationplasty--quality of life after 10 years in 22 patients. Acta Orthopaedica, 73(1), 85–88. https://doi.org/10.1080/000164702317281468