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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Reconstructive Surgical Procedure Fractures, Bone Leg Injuries Tibial Fractures Wounds and Injuries

Age range

15 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Helsinki University Central Hospital

Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00029, Finland

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

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.

Treatment and study plan

Reconstructive Surgery

Procedure

Patients were treated with free latissimus dorsi flap and bone transport technique

Primary outcomes

Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH)

Time frame: 10-25 years

Assesses the function of the donor site
The 15-Dimensions Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) instrument.

Time frame: 10-25 years

Assesses the HRQoL
Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)

Time frame: 10-25 years

Assesses the function of the reconstructed limb

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Helsinki University Central Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Treatment of Compound Tibia Fracture With a Microvascular Latissimus Dorsi Flap and the Ilizarov Technique: a Cross-sectional Study of Long-term Outcomes

Important dates

Study start: 2014
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Feb 24, 2015
Registry last updated: May 14, 2015

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