The benefit to the patient is that they have a functioning knee joint to which a prosthetic can be fitted, so that they can run and jump.
[citation needed] Originally, rotationplasty was performed to treat infections and tumors around the knee.
"[6] This procedure gives rotationplasty patients the ability to have the use of both feet and allows them to continue living an active lifestyle.
A portion of the leg removed; the ankle joint is then turned 180 degrees and is reattached to the thigh.
As a result, children who have had rotationplasty can play sports, run, climb, and do more than would be possible with a jointless prosthetic.
In comparison to the general population, the patients had a higher percentage of quality of life, 83% compared to 75%.