CompletedNot Applicable

Reconstruction of a Neurocutaneous Defect of the Proximal Phalanx With a Heterodigital Arterialized Nerve Pedicle Flap

China9 participantsStarted 2008-03

Plain-language summary

Complex digital injuries involving soft tissue loss and digital nerve defect pose challenging problems for hand surgeons. This study uses the heterodigital arterialized nerve pedicle flap including the dorsal branch of the digital nerve for reconstructing a digital neurocutaneous defect of the proximal phalanx.

Who can participate

Age range15 Years – 55 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * a neurocutaneous defect at the proximal phalanx * a soft tissue defect on the volar, dorsal, and contiguous lateral aspects of adjacent fingers .associated digital nerve defect. Exclusion Criteria: * an injury involving the course of the arterial or venous pedicle; an injury involving donor site or donor nerve * a soft tissue defect on the noncontiguous lateral aspects of adjacent fingers * a nerve injury that is able to be repaired by primary neurorrhaphy

What they're measuring

Static 2-point discrimination test

Timeframe: 18 months to 24 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01837407

SponsorThe Second Hospital of Tangshan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-09

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Complex Digital Injuries trials