Rotationplasty

MAIN’s chief focus is on innovation—e.g. artificial intelligence, 3D bioprinting, molecular diagnostics, stem cells, robotics, wearable medical devices, et al.  But, “old fashioned” surgery still has its “wow” factor, as in this You Tube piece about the procedure Dutch orthopedic surgeon Cornelius Pieter Van Nes (1897-1972) advanced in using an ankle joint to replace a knee.   MORE

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