His Ankle Replaces Knee Function After Rare Surgery at Rambam
After amputation of his knee and mid-leg, Jacob A. underwent a rare operation at Rambam Health Care Campus, fusing his ankle to his upper leg, only backward. His new “knee” should return him to full ambulatory independence with the aid of a prosthesis. Rotationplasty is an uncommon surgery where a portion of a limb is…