Reconstruction of Extensive Upper Extremity Long Bone Defects With a Microvascular Fibula Flap

Helsinki University Central Hospital13 enrolled

Overview

This study assesses the long-term functional outcomes of upper extremity long bone defects treated with the free fibula bone transfer.

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Limb Salvage

Interventions

Microvascular fibula bone transferPROCEDURE

Reconstructive surgery with a microvascular bone flap

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 5 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The long-term results are good

The long-term outcomes are assessed and good results gained.

Time frame: 10-20 years

Secondary Outcomes

Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire

Assesses the function of the reconstructed limb

Time frame: 10-20 years

the 15-Dimensions health-related quality of life instrument

The 15-Dimensions assesses the health-related quality of life

Time frame: 10-20 years

Lower Extremity Functional Scale

Assesses the function of the donor site

Time frame: 10-20 years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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