Assessing long-term effects of fibular graft donor site

Long Term Evaluation Of Donor Site Morbidities After Free Vascularized Fibular Graft For Reconstruction Of Any Bone Defect Other Than In The Lower Limb

Observational Assiut University · NCT06324916

This study is looking at how the leg where a bone graft was taken from feels and works years after the surgery, to see if there are any long-term problems compared to the other leg.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment20 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAssiut University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Asyut)
Trial IDNCT06324916 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the long-term donor site morbidity following free vascularized fibular grafting in patients who have undergone this procedure for bone reconstruction. The research focuses on comparing the donor leg's condition to the healthy contralateral leg to gather insights on complications such as wound healing and functional recovery. Patients who had the surgery more than two years ago and are over 18 years old will be included, while those with specific exclusions will be omitted. The study aims to fill the knowledge gap regarding donor site outcomes associated with this surgical technique.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients over 18 years old who have undergone free vascularized fibular grafting for bone reconstruction more than two years ago.

Not a fit: Patients who had surgery less than two years ago or those with lower limb defects or amputations will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term effects of fibular grafting, improving patient care and surgical outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited information on long-term donor site morbidity for this specific approach, similar studies have indicated the importance of understanding donor site outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients done FVFG for reconstruction of bone defect other than lower limb bone defect.
* surgery done \>2yrs
* Patient age \> 18 yrs old

Exclusion Criteria:

Patient age \< 18 Surgery done\< 2yrs FVFG for reconstruction of lower limb bone defct Amputated other leg : Above Ankle Amputaion Double FVFG Fracture of the other leg side : Fracture Tibia, Fibula, Ankle Paraplegic patients

Where this trial is running

Asyut

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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