Retrospective data analysis of complication rates, course, and cause after suralis flap arthroplasty with prospective follow-up

• Conditions: S81.8; S91.0; S91.3; Open wound of other parts of lower leg; Open wound of ankle; Open wound of other parts of foot

• Registration Number: DRKS00028111
• Lead Sponsor: BG Klinikum Bergmannstrost Halle gGmbH

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-02-11
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Enrolling by invitation
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 163

Inclusion Criteria

All patients who were treated with a reverse sural artery flap at the BG Klinikum Bergmannstrost Halle in the 10-year period from 01.01.2011 to 31.12.2020

Exclusion Criteria

none

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Flapplasty without complications or necrosis/partial necrosis based on retrospective data evaluation (epidemiological, anamnestic, peri-/postoperative process data from the hospital information system).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Secondary Outcome<br><br>- occurrence of wound infection<br>- Quality of life after reverse sural artery flaps using the SF-12 questionnaire<br>- long-term complications<br>- lymphedema<br>- Difference in circumference forefoot<br>- Stemmer sign<br>- Compression stocking yes /no; <br>- Frequency of wearing compression stockings,<br>- physical therapy<br>- Manual lymph drainage<br>- (neuropathic) pain<br>+ localization<br>+ intensity (NRS 1-10) and<br>+ character (burning, stabbing, electrifying)<br>- Hypaesthesia<br>- Ten test on the lateral edge of the foot, the lateral leg and in the middle of the flap (comparison of the intensity of a light touch on the operated side with the opposite side on a scale of 0-10 points, photographs of individual patients)<br>- Shoes (conventional / orthopedic)<br>