Reconstructive Surgical Procedure
Conditions
Keywords
latissimus dorsi flap, bone transport, bone reconstruction, tibia, tibial fracture
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.
Interventions
PROCEDUREReconstructive surgery
Patients were treated with free latissimus dorsi flap and bone transport technique
Sponsors
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Study design
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
15 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) | 10-25 years | Assesses the function of the donor site |
| The 15-Dimensions Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) instrument. | 10-25 years | Assesses the HRQoL |
| Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) | 10-25 years | Assesses the function of the reconstructed limb |
Countries
Finland
Outcome results
None listed