CompletedNot Applicable

Reconstruction of Digital Nerve Lesions With Muscle-in-Vein Conduits

37 participantsStarted 2008-01-01

Plain-language summary

Muscle-in-vein conduits (MVCs) provide an alternative for bridging digital nerve defects when tension-free suture is not possible. Low donor site morbidity and absence of additional costs are favorable advantages compared to autografts or conduits. 37 patients with 43 defects of proper palmar digital nerves were retrospectively enrolled. Primary repair by MVCs was performed in 22 cases while 21 underwent secondary reconstruction. Recovery of sensibility was assessed by static and moving two-point discrimination (2PDs, 2PDm) and Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments (SWM). Results were compared with contralateral side serving as intraindividual control. Outcome data were stratified according to international guidelines and evaluated for differences in terms of age, gap length, time of reconstruction and concomitant injuries.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 72 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Patients with reconstruction of digital nerves with muscle-in-vein conduits Exclusion Criteria: * Subtotal or total amputations * pre-existing neurological disorders (e.g. polyneuropathy) * symptoms of nerve entrapment

What they're measuring

Two-point discrimination

Timeframe: Six months after reconstruction or later

Semmes-Weinstein-Monofilament test

Timeframe: Six months after reconstruction or later

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04788030

SponsorBG Trauma Center Tuebingen

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2017-12-31

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