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.
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 Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
9
Patients were treated with free latissimus dorsi flap and bone transport technique
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH)
Assesses the function of the donor site
Time frame: 10-25 years
The 15-Dimensions Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) instrument.
Assesses the HRQoL
Time frame: 10-25 years
Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)
Assesses the function of the reconstructed limb
Time frame: 10-25 years
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