CompletedNot Applicable

Treatment of Soft Tissue Loss With Nerve Defect in the Finger Using the Boomerang Nerve Flap

49 participantsStarted 2008-07

Plain-language summary

Soft tissue loss with proper digital nerve (PDN) defect in the finger results in sensory loss of the finger pulp. Reconstruction of these complex soft tissue defects continues to be a challenge problem. To resolve this problem, we combined the nerve branch with the boomerang flap for simultaneous repair of soft tissue loss and PDN defect in these awkward areas. For comparison, we also collected a consecutive series of 32 patients with similar injury in the finger treated using a cross finger flap and a secondary free nerve graft.

Who can participate

Age range16 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * soft tissue loss between the midpoint of the distal phalanx and PIP joint; - associated PDN defect 1 to 4 cm in length; * single or double PDN defects; * simultaneous repair of soft tissue loss and PDN defect. Exclusion Criteria: * injury to the course of the vascular pedicle or the donor nerve; * PDN defect less than 1 cm or larger than 4 cm in length; * direct PDN repair; * thumb neurocutaneous defects.

What they're measuring

static 2-point discrimination test

Timeframe: from 18 to 24 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01629602

SponsorThe Second Hospital of Tangshan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-05

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