CompletedNot Applicable

Bilaterally Innervated Sensory Dorsal Digital Flaps for Sensory Reconstruction of the Fingers

China73 participantsStarted 2008-01

Plain-language summary

Sensory coverage in the finger continues to be a challenging problem. This study reports sensory reconstruction of the fingers with the bilaterally innervated dorsal digital flaps and compares the results between the dual- and single-innervated flaps.The main evaluated outcomes are static 2-point discrimination and Semmes-Weinstein monofilament scores of the flap, fingertip pain and joint motion.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * a soft-tissue defect in the areas where sensory return was considered important ●a defect with exposed bone or tendon in one finger * the defect associated with the transected digital nerves in both sides * a defect greater than 1.5 cm * a patient aged 15 to 60 years Exclusion Criteria: * injuries to the dorsum of the finger or to the course of the vascular pedicle that precluded its use as the donor * injuries to the dorsal branches of the digital nerves that precluded its use as donor nerves attached with the flap * a defect less than or equal to 1.5 cm * patient age \< 15 years or \> 60 years

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What they're measuring

Static 2PD test

Timeframe: 18 months to 24 months after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02167646

SponsorThe Second Hospital of Tangshan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-04

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