Limb Salvage
Conditions
Brief summary
This study assesses the long-term functional outcomes of upper extremity long bone defects treated with the free fibula bone transfer.
Detailed description
The study design entails a retrospective review of hospital records and a cross-sectional assessment using patient-reported outcome measures. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the reliability, complications and flap survival rate as well as the long-term functional and health-related quality of life results in patients with upper extremity long bone defect reconstructed using a microvascular fibula bone transfer.
Interventions
PROCEDUREMicrovascular fibula bone transfer
Reconstructive surgery with a microvascular bone flap
Sponsors
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Study design
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* All patients of upper extremity long bone bone defect treated with a microvascular fibula transfer in Helsinki University Central Hospital.
Exclusion criteria
* No upper extremity free fibular transfer
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The long-term results are good | 10-20 years | The long-term outcomes are assessed and good results gained. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Extremity Functional Scale | 10-20 years | Assesses the function of the donor site |
| Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire | 10-20 years | Assesses the function of the reconstructed limb |
| the 15-Dimensions health-related quality of life instrument | 10-20 years | The 15-Dimensions assesses the health-related quality of life |
Outcome results
None listed