Reconstruction of finger pulp defects using the distally based cross-digital flap harvested from the dorsum of the thumb

Completed

• Conditions: Reconstruction of finger pulp defects; Surgery

• Registration Number: ISRCTN33528751
• Lead Sponsor: Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2017-09-30
• Study Start: 2018-09-19
• Last Update Posted: 12 November 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

1. A finger pulp defect
2. Necessity of thumb pulp reconstruction for sensation
3. Exposed tendon or bone

Exclusion Criteria

1. Injury to the dorsum of the thumb
2. Injury to the radial proper digital artery of the thumb or its dorsal branches

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Sensitivity of the flap and the donor site tested using static 2-point discrimination at 20 months after surgery

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Subjective disability of the hand assessed using Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) questionnaire at 20 months after surgery