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NCT Number: NCT02372838

Reconstruction of Extensive Upper Extremity Long Bone Defects With a Microvascular Fibula Flap

This study assesses the long-term functional outcomes of upper extremity long bone defects treated with the free fibula bone transfer.

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Key information

Conditions

Limb Salvage

Age range

5 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • All patients of upper extremity long bone bone defect treated with a microvascular fibula transfer in Helsinki University Central Hospital.

Exclusion criteria

  • No upper extremity free fibular transfer

Treatment and study plan

Microvascular fibula bone transfer

Procedure

Reconstructive surgery with a microvascular bone flap

Primary outcomes

  1. The long-term results are good

    Time frame: 10-20 years

    The long-term outcomes are assessed and good results gained.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire

    Time frame: 10-20 years

    Assesses the function of the reconstructed limb

  2. the 15-Dimensions health-related quality of life instrument

    Time frame: 10-20 years

    The 15-Dimensions assesses the health-related quality of life

  3. Lower Extremity Functional Scale

    Time frame: 10-20 years

    Assesses the function of the donor site

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Helsinki University Central Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Reconstruction of Extensive Upper Extremity Long Bone Defects With a Microvascular Fibula Flap: a Cross-sectional Study of Long-term Outcomes

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Feb 26, 2015
Registry last updated
Aug 19, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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