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Innervated Sensory Cross-Finger Flap

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Transplantation
Registration Number
NCT01019811
Lead Sponsor
The Second Hospital of Tangshan
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to introduce a new operative technique for reconstruction of fingertip degloving injury.

Detailed Description

Incidence of fingertip degloving injury is common and can result in functional morbidity. A cross-finger flap based on the dorsal branch artery (DBA) including sensory nerve is a useful reconstructive technique.In our modification, the innervated sensory flap is vascularized by the DBA, both its pedicle is narrow and its coverage is extended, the projecting tip of exposed distal phalanx of adjacent digits therefore can be wrapped.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
16
Inclusion Criteria
  • the fingertip degloving injury including the thumb;
  • age between 12 and 59 years;
  • no life-threatening associated injuries.
Exclusion Criteria
  • age greater than 60 years;
  • smoking;
  • Dupuytren's contracture;
  • peripheral arterial disease and other vascular disorders.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
static 2-point discrimination test and the range of motion are used for evaluation of outcomesat least 4 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Second Hospital of Tangshan

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Tangshan, Hebei, China

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