The effect of trauma and infection on lower extremity vascular wall, its cells and their function
The international multicentre trial studies the effect of lower extremity open fracture and infections on the wall of arteries and veins. A collaboration with Karolinska Institutet.
Contact: Docent Ilkka Kaartinen
Diabetic foot infection and amputations
The extensive research project investigates treatment outcomes of diabetic foot infection and diabetes-related amputations, as well as their impact on life expectancy and also the patients’ functional ability and quality of life.
Contacts: Docent Ilkka Kaartinen and Juha Kiiski
Reconstructions of lower extremity injuries
The study conducts a retrospective and prospective investigation into outcomes of corrective plastic surgeries performed in connection with lower extremity open fractures and orthopaedic procedures.
Contacts: Juha Kiiski, Docent Ilkka Kaartinen
Breast reconstruction with abdominal flap
The prospective follow-up study investigates the effect of abdominal flap breast reconstructions on the function of muscles and supporting tissue in the donor site.
Contacts: Marja Majava, docent Ilkka Kaartinen
Validation of functional outcome instruments for patients with sarcoma
The prospective study investigates the reliability and validity of two different functional outcome instruments in measuring the physical function of patients with sarcoma.
Contact: Juha Kiiski
Impact of body composition on outcomes in patients with pelvic sarcoma
The study investigates the impact of body composition on outcomes and complication prevalence in patients with pelvic bone sarcoma.
Contact: Juha Kiiski, Otso Arponen
Adipose tissue transplantation in treatment of tissue defect and radiation-induced fibrosis in cancer-treated breast
The study investigates the effect of adipose tissue transplant enhanced with growth factor on the healing of radiation-induced fibrosis as well as on scar pain and quality of life.
Contact: Johanna Palve
Use of infrared imaging for microvascular abdominal flap planning and monitoring
The study investigates the suitability of infrared imaging for the preoperative planning, intraoperative evaluation and postoperative monitoring of microvascular flaps.
Contact: Johanna Palve
Skin cancers in the Pirkanmaa region
The study investigates the prevalence, treatment and prognosis of melanomas, cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas and basal cell carcinomas. This is a ten-year follow-up study conducted in co-operation with the TAUH Dermatology Outpatient Clinic.
Contact: Johanna Palve
Breast reconstruction study
The retrospective study investigates the number, costs, complications and risk factors of breast reconstructions performed in the Pirkanmaa region.
Contact: Johanna Palve
Reduction mammaplasty study
The study investigates the costs, complications and risk factors of breast reduction surgeries.
Contact: Johanna Palve
Diastasis recti study
The study examines the results of diastasis recti operations, treatment practices and potential genetic background for the development diastasis recti. This is a collaboration with the University of Oulu.
Contact: Johanna Palve
Adipose tissue transplantation in treatment of tissue defect and radiation-induced fibrosis in cancer-treated breast
We study the effect of adipose tissue transplant combined with PRP on blood circulation, pain and radiation-induced fibrosis in cancer-treated breast as well as on the patient’s quality of life and body image. A prospective study.
Contacts: Katriina Joensuu and Johanna Palve
TRUTH study: Benefits of negative pressure wound therapy after skin grafting and its effect on costs and quality of life
A prospective randomized controlled trial. We conduct a clinical and histological comparison of the differences between negative pressure wound therapy and conventional wound dressing in skin graft vascularization. A collaboration with Central Finland Central Hospital.
Contact at TAUH: Katriina Joensuu
Impact of chest masculinization surgery on quality of life and body image in trans men – a prospective study of patients operated at Tampere University Hospital
We study the quality of life and body image in trans men undergoing chest surgery before and after the operation. A collaboration with Helsinki University Hospital.
Contact: Katriina Joensuu