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

NCT04788030 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 37

Last updated 2021-03-09

No results posted yet for this study

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.

Conditions

  • Peripheral Nerve Injury Upper Limb

Interventions

OTHER

Nerve reconstruction

Nerve bridging with muscle-in-vein conduits

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • BG Trauma Center Tuebingen

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
72 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-01-01
Primary Completion
2017-12-31
Completion
2021-01-31

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