Reconstruction of finger pulp defects using the distally based cross-digital flap harvested from the dorsum of the thumb

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN33528751

Enrollment

Registered

2018-09-19

Start date

2015-01-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-11-12

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Conditions

Reconstruction of finger pulp defects Surgery

Interventions

The cross-digital flap with nerve repair was performed on 36 thumbs in 36 patients. The flap was a distally based neurovascular pedicle flap. The sensitivity of the flap and the donor site were tested

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. A finger pulp defect 2. Necessity of thumb pulp reconstruction for sensation 3. Exposed tendon or bone

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Injury to the dorsum of the thumb 2. Injury to the radial proper digital artery of the thumb or its dorsal branches

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Sensitivity of the flap and the donor site tested using static 2-point discrimination at 20 months after surgery	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Subjective disability of the hand assessed using Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) questionnaire at 20 months after surgery	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXu Zhang

ahand@sina.com+86 (0)13933512651

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026