Limb Salvage
Conditions
Keywords
Free iliac crest transfer, Bone reconstruction, Ankle reconstruction, Heel reconstruction
Brief summary
Treatment of extensive traumatic acute bone defects or sequela in heel or ankle poses a formidable challenge for the reconstructive surgeon. These defects can be treated with the vascularized iliac crest transfer. The purpose of this study is to assess the reliability and the long-term outcomes of free iliac crest flap transfer for these indications.
Detailed description
Thirteen patients were included in this study. Data was collected retrospectively from the patient records. The study design included three outcome measures to assess the clinical long-term outcomes. These were the Visual Analogue Scale Foot and Ankle (VAS FA), the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and the 15-dimensions (15D) health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instrument. The data was collected with postal approach and a written informed consent obtained from the seven participants.
Interventions
PROCEDUREReconstructive surgery
Reconstructive surgery with the free iliac crest flap
Sponsors
University of Helsinki
University of Eastern Finland
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Study design
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with acute defects or sequela in the heel or ankle treated with the vascularized iliac crest transfer.
Exclusion criteria
1\) Patients without treatment with the vascularized iliac crest transfer,
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Scale Heel and Ankle (VAS FA) | 2-26 years | Assesses the function of the heel and ankle |
| Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) | 2-16 years | Assesses the function of the donor site |
| The 15-Dimensions (15D) health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instrument | 2-26 years | Assesses the HRQoL |
Countries
Finland
Outcome results
None listed