Physiotherapy treatment for rotationplasty

Abstract

Rotationplasty is a surgical intervention generally performed in children but its use is rare, especially in children. In this procedure the proximal part of the lower limb is removed and its distal part is rotated 180° and reattached. To increase the patient’s chances of returning to daily activities, it is necessary to implement individual physiotherapeutic management. The aim of the study was to present the schemes and methods of physiotherapeutic treatment in the rotational plastic surgery performed. The physiotherapeutic program implemented in the course of rotationoplasty should include preoperative, post-operative pre-prosthetic and post-operative post-prosthetic rehabilitation. It is also important to prevent and treat potential post-operative complications.