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

Reconstructive Surgical Procedure Clinical Trial

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

Status Completed

Clinical Trial 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.

Clinical Trial 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. ;

Study Design

Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Reconstructive Surgical Procedure
• Tibial Fractures

• NCT number: NCT02369991
• Study type: Observational [Patient Registry]
• Source: Helsinki University Central Hospital
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: June 2014
• Completion date: February 2015