Reconstruction of Extensive Upper Extremity Long Bone Defects With a Microvascular Fibula Flap
- Conditions
- Limb Salvage
- Registration Number
- NCT02372838
- Lead Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
- Brief Summary
This study assesses the long-term functional outcomes of upper extremity long bone defects treated with the free fibula bone transfer.
- Detailed Description
The study design entails a retrospective review of hospital records and a cross-sectional assessment using patient-reported outcome measures. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the reliability, complications and flap survival rate as well as the long-term functional and health-related quality of life results in patients with upper extremity long bone defect reconstructed using a microvascular fibula bone transfer.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 13
- All patients of upper extremity long bone bone defect treated with a microvascular fibula transfer in Helsinki University Central Hospital.
- No upper extremity free fibular transfer
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The long-term results are good 10-20 years The long-term outcomes are assessed and good results gained.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Lower Extremity Functional Scale 10-20 years Assesses the function of the donor site
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire 10-20 years Assesses the function of the reconstructed limb
the 15-Dimensions health-related quality of life instrument 10-20 years The 15-Dimensions assesses the health-related quality of life