Treatment of Compound Tibia Fracture With a Microvascular Latissimus Dorsi Flap and the Ilizarov Technique
- 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
- Age over 15 years.
- Patients with acute compound tibial fracture or sequela treated with free latissimus dorsi flap and bone transport.
- Deceased.
- Patients under 15 years of age.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 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
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Helsinki University Central Hospital
🇫🇮Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland