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Treatment of Compound Tibia Fracture With a Microvascular Latissimus Dorsi Flap and the Ilizarov Technique

Completed
Conditions
Reconstructive Surgical Procedure
Registration Number
NCT02369991
Lead Sponsor
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Brief Summary

This study assesses the long-term results of compound tibial reconstruction treated with a microvascular latissimus dorsi flap and bone transport technique during the last 25 year in Helsinki University central Hospital.

Detailed Description

A retrospective review of hospital records was conducted to chart the clinical and operational characteristics of patient. Patients current condition is assessed by applying two function-related (Disabilities of the Arm, Hand and Shoulder, DASH; Lower Extremity Functional Scale, LEFS) and a health-related quality of life (the 15-dimensions, 15D) questionnaires. The patients received the questionnaires by mail. A written informed consent was obtained from the participants. The obtained data was computerized and analyzed.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
9
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age over 15 years.
  • Patients with acute compound tibial fracture or sequela treated with free latissimus dorsi flap and bone transport.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Deceased.
  • Patients under 15 years of age.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH)10-25 years

Assesses the function of the donor site

Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)10-25 years

Assesses the function of the reconstructed limb

The 15-Dimensions Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) instrument.10-25 years

Assesses the HRQoL

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Helsinki University Central Hospital

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Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

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