Unique surgery allows cancer patient to dance again

In 2016, 12-year-old Delaney Unger was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her left knee, requiring chemotherapy and amputation. Due to the cancer's location, doctors performed a rare rotationplasty in 2017, amputating her knee and reattaching her rotated ankle to function as a knee. By October 2017, Delaney was cancer-free and received a prosthetic that allowed her to walk, jump, and dance.

What type of cancer was Delaney Unger diagnosed with in 2016?

• Lymphoma

• Osteosarcoma

• Melanoma

• Leukemia

What was the unique surgical procedure performed on Delaney Unger?

• Knee replacement

• Bone grafting

• Rotationplasty

• Limb lengthening

During the rotationplasty, what part of Delaney's body was rotated and reattached?

• Her wrist

• Her hip

• Her ankle and foot

• Her shoulder

What was the purpose of rotating Delaney's ankle and foot during the surgery?

• To increase flexibility

• To reduce pain

• To allow the ankle to function as a knee

• To improve blood circulation

What activities can Delaney perform with her prosthetic?

• Swim and cycle

• Run and climb

• Skate and ski

• Walk, jump, and dance