A new modification of rotationplastyin a patient with proximal femoral focal deficiency Pappas type II

Authors
Hamel, J Winkelmann, W Becker, W
Citation
J. Hamel et al., A new modification of rotationplastyin a patient with proximal femoral focal deficiency Pappas type II, J PED ORT B, 8(3), 1999, pp. 200-202
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS-PART B
ISSN journal
1060152X → ACNP
Volume
8
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
200 - 202
Database
ISI
SICI code
1060-152X(199907)8:3<200:ANMORA>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
The application of rotationplasty type B III (Winkelmann) for a patient wit h proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD) Pappas type II in a 5-year-old p atient is described. The advantages for prosthetic management are discussed in comparison with other surgical options.