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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.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reconstructive surgery | Procedure | Patients were treated with free latissimus dorsi flap and bone transport technique |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) | Assesses the function of the donor site | 10-25 years |
| The 15-Dimensions Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) instrument. | Assesses the HRQoL | 10-25 years |
| Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) | Assesses the function of the reconstructed limb | 10-25 years |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Patients with acute compound tibial fracture or sequela treated with free latissimus dorsi flap and bone transport
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Erkki J. Tukiainen, PhD, MD | Helsinki University Hospital, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki University Central Hospital | Helsinki | Uusimaa | 00029 | Finland |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013978 | Tibial Fractures |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D050723 | Fractures, Bone |
| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
| D007869 | Leg Injuries |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D019651 | Plastic Surgery Procedures |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013514 | Surgical Procedures, Operative |
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